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Cisco releases two security advisories for firewall, VPN
Cisco Systems released two security advisories on Wednesday warning about vulnerabilities in its firewall and VPN products.
Aug 25 2006 12:08AM
VPN market to hit UA$29b by 2009
Managed services also benefiting from increased security threat.
Jul 10 2006 1:49PM
Microsoft acquires SSL VPN vendor Whale
Continuing its push into the information security space, Microsoft today announced an agreement to acquire Whale Communications, a leading provider of Windows-based SSL VPN’s and web application firewalls.
May 18 2006 8:25PM
Cisco, vendors scramble to fix VPN vulnerablities
A vulnerability in virtual private networks (VPNs) from several large vendors could leave large parts of the internet open to denial of service attacks, numerous software companies warned Tuesday.
Nov 15 2005 10:23PM
Review: Aventail Smart SSL VPN
Aventail has one of the best-organized web management GUIs we have used. A startup wizard got us going via the console port, although there was a brief delay when the documentation left the ‘s’ out of https, leaving us unable to connect.
Oct 3 2005 12:00AM
Review: PortWise SSL VPN
PortWise 4.0 is a software solution, although we received it preconfigured on a Sun V20z running RedHat ES. We might have been better off setting it up ourselves: we had to log in to a root shell to get the network configured, and while the documentation is great for setting up actual SSL VPN services, it was not much use at the outset.
Oct 3 2005 12:00AM
Only a few years left for SSL VPN?
A leading SSL VPN vendor has admitted that the window of opportunity for SSL VPN -- today's main rival to IPSec VPN -- may only last another few years.
Aug 29 2005 12:16PM
Firewall Systems ups threat management offering
Networking and security distributor Firewall Systems has partnered Check Point Software and Resilience Corporation to market a firewall, VPN and security appliance bundled with Firewall services.
Jun 17 2005 12:00PM
AEP Networks to acquire SSL VPN firm
Aiming to broaden its reach into the public-sector market, AEP Networks has agreed to acquire V-ONE, a maker of SSL VPN products.
May 23 2005 9:33PM
Aventail signs three more partners
SSL VPN vendor Aventail has signed two resellers in Australia, a distributor in New Zealand and expects to announce more Australasian partnerships shortly.
May 3 2005 3:15PM
Aventail to upsize local channel
SSL VPN vendor Aventail has outlined plans to take on more Australasian channel partners in a bid to harvest expected sales growth for the minority VPN alternative.
Mar 22 2005 3:33PM
Aventail sells off managed SSL VPN business
Aventail has sold its managed SSL VPN services business to Netifice Communications, a supplier of IP VPN solutions.
Mar 8 2005 5:09PM
Netgear offers wireless, VPN training for resellers
Resellers will soon be able to increase their knowledge of wireless and VPN technologies with a series of one-day courses offered by Netgear in November.
Oct 22 2004 12:00AM
SSL VPN vendor Aventail discussing new signings for 2005
US-based SSL VPN vendor Aventail has begun talking with potential new Australian partners to resell its managed service offering.
Oct 14 2004 12:00AM
Saudis use VPN for ATM bill payments
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) is implementing a virtual private network to allow people to pay their bills through ATMs.
Jul 30 2004 10:36AM
Lloyds Bank employs C&W for VPN service
UK bank Lloyds TSB has signed a major deal with telecoms firm Cable and Wireless to implement a VPN across its 120 sites to speed up customer response times.
Jul 15 2004 3:26PM
STA continues VPN for $8m
Student travel firm STA is extending its $12 million contract for a managed VPN (virtual private network).
Jul 5 2004 4:32PM
A USB key to a secure VPN
Marcia Savage reports on how a Washoe County administrator chose to provide secure remote access for staff.
Jun 25 2004 11:57AM
VPN and firewall market up 11 per cent in Q1
VPN and firewall revenue has risen by 11 per cent at $733 million in the first quarter of 2004.
Jun 10 2004 11:48AM
Carphone Warehouse opts for SSL VPN and token solution
The Carphone Warehouse is implementing a secure remote access system for its 8000 employees in over 10 countries.
Apr 29 2004 1:27PM
