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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Virtual Private Network (VPN). SCSC 455. VPN. A virtual private network that is established over, in general, the Internet It is virtual because it exists as a virtual entity within a public network It is private because it is confined to a set of private users.

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Virtual Private Network (VPN)

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  1. Virtual Private Network (VPN) SCSC 455

  2. VPN • A virtual private network that is established over, in general, the Internet • It is virtual because it exists as a virtual entity within a public network • It is private because it is confined to a set of private users

  3. Private Networks vs. Virtual Private Networks • Employees can access the network (Intranet) from remote locations. • Secured networks. • The Internet is used as the backbone for VPNs • Saves cost tremendously from reduction of equipment and maintenance costs. • Scalability

  4. Why is it a Virtual Private Network? • From the user’s perspective, it appears as a network consisting of dedicated network links • These links appear as if they are reserved for the VPN client • Because of encryption, the network appears to be private

  5. Typical VPN Connection

  6. Tunnel and Connections • Tunnel • The portion of the network where the data is encapsulated • Connection • The portion of the network where the data is encrypted

  7. Application Areas • In general, provide users with connection to the corporate network regardless of their location • The alternative of using truly dedicated lines for a private network are expensive propositions

  8. Some Common Uses of VPN • Provide users with secured remote access over the Internet to corporate resources • Connect two computer networks securely over the Internet • Example: Connect a branch office network to the network in the head office • Secure part of a corporate network for security and confidentiality purpose

  9. Remote Access Over the Internet

  10. Connecting Two Computer Networks Securely

  11. Basic VPN Requirements • User Authentication • VPN must be able to verify user authentication and allow only authorized users to access the network • Address Management • Assign addresses to clients and ensure that private addresses are kept private on the VPN • Data Encryption • Encrypt and decrypt the data to ensure that others on the not have access to the data • Key Management • Keys must be generated and refreshed for encryption at the server and the client • Multi-protocol Support • The VPN technology must support commons protocols on the Internet such as IP, IPX etc.

  12. VPN Implementation Protocols • Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) of Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) • IPSec

  13. More on Tunneling • Tunneling involves the encapsulation, transmission and decapsulation of data packets • The data is encapsulated with additional headers • The additional headers provide routing information for encapsulated data to be routed between the end points of a tunnel

  14. Tunneling

  15. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) • Encapsulate and encrypt the data to be sent over a corporate or public IP network

  16. Level 2 Tunneling Protocol • Encrypted and encapsulated to be sent over a communication links that support user datagram mode of transmission • Examples of links include X.25, Frame Relay and ATM

  17. IPSec Tunnel Mode • Encapsulate and encrypt in an IP header for transmission over an IP network

  18. Layer 2 Tunneling Protocols • PPTP • L2TP • Both encapsulate the payload in a PPP frame

  19. Layer 3 Tunneling Protocol • IPSec Tunneling Mode • Encapsulates the payload in an additional IP header

  20. Other Important Protocols in VPN • Microsoft Point-to-Point Encryption (MPPE) • Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) • Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS)

  21. Some Example Scenarios • VPN remote access for employees. • On-demand branch office access. • Persistent branch office access. • Extranet for business partners. • Dial-up and VPNs with RADIUS authentication

  22. Router-to-Router Branch Office Connection

  23. VPN Based Extranet

  24. Dial-up and VPNS with RADIUS Authentication

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