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Understanding VPN Risks in Corporate Security Outbreaks

Here's a question: What's the number 1 vector for security outbreaks today? Given the title of the article we hope you answered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Today's convenient world of mobile access to critical applications and information has come with a hefty burden for the world's already overburdened security teams. . . .. Here's a question: What's the number 1 vector for security outbreaks today? Given the title of the article we hope you answered Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Today's convenient world of mobile access to critical applications and information has come with a hefty burden for the world's already overburdened security teams. Our Secure Operations Centers witness the same trend each time a new outbreak, such as Sasser, occurs. The first day, usually during a weekend, is eerily quiet given the large amount of outbreak activity we see outside of our clients' networks. But then Monday rolls around and our Analysts are rapidly working to prevent damage from internal outbreaks for the next couple of days. Almost every single one of these internal outbreaks can be traced back to an infected mobile user or external partner entering the corporate network through the VPN. There are a variety of ways security teams can address this problem. However, the right solution must be unobtrusive to the external party and err on the side of availability since most external users are either sales personnel, executives or business partners that cannot be denied access. The link for this article located at net-security.org is no longer available. . In today’s cyber threat landscape, VPNs are key to security but also introduce vulnerabilities. Companies need robust strategies like MFA and IDS to protect against breaches.. VPN Implementation, Network Security, Mobile Device Management. . Anthony Pell

Aug 03, 2004 • Anthony Pell Network Security