Introduction
1: Introduction to SSL VPN
2: SSL VPN: The Business Case
3: How SSL VPNs Work
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4: SSL VPN Security
5: Planning for an SSL VPN
6: Educating the User
7: Legacy Data Access
8: The Future of SSL VPN Technology
Appendix A: A Review of TCP, IP and Ports
Appendix B: SSL VPN Gateways
Index
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About the book...
This book provides a detailed
technical and business introduction to SSL VPN. It explains how SSL VPN
devices work along with their benefits and pitfalls. As well as covering
SSL VPN technologies, the book also looks at how to authenticate and
educate users - a vital element in ensuring that the security of remote
locations is not compromised. The book also looks at strategies for
making legacy applications accessible via the SSL VPN.
About the
authors
Joseph Steinberg
 Joseph
Steinberg is CEO of Green
Armor Solutions, an information-systems security product vendor
specializing in technology that combats phishing, pharming, and
online fraud. Prior to joining Green Armor, he spent more than four
years with Whale Communications, one of the pioneers of SSL VPN
technology. Earlier, he served in senior-management capacities at
several product vendors and consulting firms, and worked in
technical positions at Citibank and AT&T.
Mr. Steinberg's May 2003 article 'SSL
VPN Security' introduced an awareness of critical security issues
created by SSL VPN technology; since its publication, nearly every
SSL VPN vendor has acted upon the concerns and recommendations made
in the article.
Mr. Steinberg earned an M.S. in
Computer Science from NYU, and holds a CISSP (Certified Information
Systems Security Professional) credential as well as advanced
certifications in IT security management (ISSMP) and architecture (ISSAP).
He has lectured on topics related to IT Security and Management and
is the author of numerous articles in various journals, magazines,
and other publications. A recognized expert on IT security, he is
also interviewed on a regular basis by media personalities and sits
on panels discussing IT-security related matters.
Mr. Steinberg lives in the suburbs
of New York City with his wife and two daughters.
Tim Speed
 Timothy
Speed is an IBM Certified IT Architect working for the IBM Lotus
Brand (ISSL). Tim has been involved in Internet and messaging
security since 1992. He also participated with the Domino
infrastructure team at the Nagano Olympics and with the Lotus Notes
systems for the Sydney Olympics. His certifications include CISSP,
MCSE, A+ Plus Security from CompTIA, Lotus Domino CLP Principal
Administrator, and Lotus Domino CLP Principal Developer.
(Notes/Domino certifications in R3, R4, R5, and ND6)
Tim has also co-authored four books:
The Internet Security Guidebook, ISBN: 0122374711, February, 2001.
The Personal Internet Security Guidebook, ISBN: 0126565619, October,
2001
Enterprise Directory and Security Implementation Guide: Designing
and Implementing Directories in Your Organization, ISBN:0121604527
Internet Security: A Jumpstart for Systems Administrators and IT
Managers, ISBN 1555582982.
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