Virtual Private Networks (VPN) are an ideal, secure solution for companies with multiple offices, remote users and employees who telecommute. A VPN creates a virtual network that allows connected workstations to securely distribute documents, e-mail and other information via the Internet.

Voicenet-managed firewalls can be used to create an encrypted Virtual Private Network or "VPN" Tunnel.

A VPN Tunnel is an agreement between 2 firewalls (or a firewall and a remote user) on how to encrypt data between each other. In the event that data between the two sides is intercepted, it would be unusable without the key used in the encryption process.

The many benefits of VPNs include:

Security - Limiting the amount of "holes" in a firewall by encrypting authorized traffic, and ensuring that traffic passed over the public network cannot be intercepted or stolen.

Flexibility - More services and information can be given to users that are not behind the firewall, and multiple locations can share information over the public network.

Scalability - As the number of connected networks increase, additional VPN Tunnels can be quickly added and configured by Voicenet to include new offices and users.

Cost Effective - Instead of purchasing dedicated circuits between locations, a VPN can safely and effectively transport network traffic across the Internet, or other public network.

Firewalls and Virtual Private Networks work together to provide secure communications at an affordable price. Voicenet Managed Security provides all the benefits of these technologies without the need for dedicated personnel to configure and manage it.

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