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Date:      Wed, 6 Jun 2007 08:38:34 -0400
From:      Bill Moran <wmoran@potentialtech.com>
To:        "Steven" <steven_list@techtron.co.za>
Cc:        freebsd-questions@freebsd.org
Subject:   Re: how secure is a VPN
Message-ID:  <20070606083834.6df22754.wmoran@potentialtech.com>
In-Reply-To: <000a01c7a819$f782c620$e6885260$@co.za>
References:  <000a01c7a819$f782c620$e6885260$@co.za>

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In response to "Steven" <steven_list@techtron.co.za>:

> I have setup various VPN links using a variety of routers and
> configurations, and always been under the assumption that they are fairly
> well secured if setup correctly.   Now I understand that the level of
> security will differ depending on your particular setup.  However I guy I
> know who runs a rather large ISP claims that under the current SA
> infrastructure VPN's are simply not secure at all.

Just like all politicians are corrupt?

The security of a VPN is dependent on the VPN software using sufficiently
strong encryption and being free from bugs, in addition to proper setup by
the sysadmin.

I'd stop taking advice from this guy you know.  He doesn't seem very
knowledgeable.  Either that or you misunderstood his statement.

-- 
Bill Moran
http://www.potentialtech.com



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