NCP engineering Issues SSL VPN Security White Paper

August 3, 2011

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- NCP engineering:

What:			Research has shown that Internet connections via web browsers are the most vulnerable points of attack. This white paper puts SSL VPNs’ flaws under the microscope and analyzes the security problems beginning at the source of the technology. It covers prevailing myths of security assurance and points to high profile breaches involving SSL VPNs. The white paper also provides guidance to help organizations be better prepared for SSL attacks.

Why:			SSL is not nearly as secure as users believe it to be; the OpenSSL Toolkit alone was hacked 44 times over eight years. Plus, the net effect of attacks against the trust model for mobile certificates should leave mobile device users even more uneasy about the security of their Internet connections using SSL VPNs.

Who:			Organizations with employees that use Internet connections via web browsers to remotely connect to their corporate networks are impacted. Enterprises looking to enable secure remote access can also benefit from the information.

When:			The white paper’s co-authors, Rainer Enders, CTO, Americas of NCP engineering and independent security consultant Clint Stewart, are immediately available to discuss web browser and VPN client flaws and their impact on mobility, why SSL VPN security should not be downplayed and best practices for secure remote network access.

Where:			The whitepaper is available on NCP engineering’s website. The company is also exhibiting at Black Hat 2011 in Las Vegas; executives are on hand at booth #105 to discuss the content and answer any questions.

Resources:			SSL VPN Security White Paper
			NCP engineering’s Website
			VPN Haus Blog

About NCP engineering

Since its inception in 1986, NCP engineering has delivered innovative software that allows enterprises to rethink their remote access, and overcome the complexities of creating, managing and maintaining secure network access for staff.

NCP’s award-winning product line spans the spectrum of remote access, from IPsec / SSL VPNs to endpoint firewalls and network access control (NAC) functions. The company’s products support organizations with complex remote user needs, and that want to leverage the latest end-devices to increase staff productivity, reduce network administration and adapt policy changes on-the-fly. Each solution is interoperable with existing third-party software or hardware.

With global headquarters in Nuremberg, Germany and North American headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, the company serves 30,000-plus customers worldwide throughout the healthcare, financial, education and government markets, as well as many Fortune 500 companies. NCP has established a network of national and regional technology, channel and OEM partners to serve its customers. For more information, visit www.ncp-e.com.