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VPN FAQs

What is a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a technologically advanced, extremely secure, cost effective method of interconnecting remote networks over public network infrastructure, such as the Internet.

How secure are VPNs?
The encrypted information flowing through a VPN tunnel cannot be compromised by a third party. Even if the occasional eavesdropper acquires the data, there is no way that it can be used since it has been encrypted.

Why should my company deploy a VPN solution?
Data that flows through any network whether it be a LAN or WAN, can be captured by third parties. Legacy WAN setups offer no type of encryption. Data moving across these Point-to-Point links can easily be captured, read, and even modified by an employee of your Telco. Why should you trust someone you don’t even know with your information? Clone Systems can enable a VPN tunnel across your current circuits, or even through the internet. The tunnel will encrypt all information, making it impossible to decrypt by a third party.

What type of encryption schemes can be used to secure traffic?
VPNs offer various levels of security, depending on the encryption scheme used by the virtual tunnel.There are various types of schemes that can be deployed to secure a company’s data. AES and 3DES variations are the most popular encryption algorithms in use. AES was recently approved by the industry as the securest encryption algorithm. In order to crack information encrypted by an AES 128bit key, more than 149-trillion years of processing would be required. Imagine how long it would take to break the currently available AES 256bit key.

Will my Network staff require training on how to maintain the VPN, after Clone Systems installs it?
No, it won’t be necessary. The VPN Solution will be designed to fit your business profile. A stand-alone VPN Solution can be implemented to operate without any intervention. We also offer Managed VPN Solutions that can provide 24x7 support for your VPN product. You can focus on your business, while we focus on securing your network.