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Network security general discussion =?Utf-8?B?RGF2ZSBNYw==?= 04-18-2008
Posted by =?Utf-8?B?RGF2ZSBNYw==?= on April 18, 2008, 12:24 pm
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I am in the process of deciding how to allow remote user access to our
network. I think I want to set up a VPN with both router-to-router IPSEC
tunnels for remote offices and a few PPTP tunnels for users from home. I
don't want to go crazy with security (not sure that's avoidable !).
My basic question is: It seems all the tunnels/encryption/??? in the world
aren't going to do any good if I don't have really strong passwords
everywhere. In other words, if some can crack into one or my router's setup,
they could create their own tunnel, etc. Am I missing something or is it
basically true that anyone's network security is only as good as their
weakest password ?

Posted by Kerry Brown on April 18, 2008, 7:08 pm
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You can use two factor authentication. Here is one company that has a good
solution.

http://www.authanvil.com/

--
Kerry Brown
MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Systems Administration
http://www.vistahelp.ca/phpBB2/



>I am in the process of deciding how to allow remote user access to our
> network. I think I want to set up a VPN with both router-to-router IPSEC
> tunnels for remote offices and a few PPTP tunnels for users from home. I
> don't want to go crazy with security (not sure that's avoidable !).
> My basic question is: It seems all the tunnels/encryption/??? in the
> world
> aren't going to do any good if I don't have really strong passwords
> everywhere. In other words, if some can crack into one or my router's
> setup,
> they could create their own tunnel, etc. Am I missing something or is it
> basically true that anyone's network security is only as good as their
> weakest password ?


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