Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Published on 19. February 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-1-57870-266-4 (ISBN)
Description
Building Linux Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) covers the most popular VPN technologies available for the Linux platform. In the early chapters the theory behind VPNs is discussed, including needs and uses. Common network and host configurations are also covered. Subsequent chapters drill down into the implementation and configuration of specific software packages. Specific, detailed instructions are included as well as troubleshooting information. This book will be an indispensable resource for anyone who wants to implement a Linux-based VPN. This book will meet the needs of anyone, from the Linux user to the experienced administrator to the security professional.
--Oleg Kolesnikov
--Oleg Kolesnikov
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Persons
Oleg Kolesnikov received his B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has been doing research in information security at Georgia Tech and the Berkeley Lab, focusing on network security, cryptography, and secure protocols.
Brian Hatch is chief hacker at Onsight, Inc. He is the lead author of the bestselling book Hacking Linux Exposed (McGraw Hill) and is the co-maintainer of Stunnel, an open source, secure SSL wrapper used around the world to encrypt cleartext protocols.
Brian Hatch is chief hacker at Onsight, Inc. He is the lead author of the bestselling book Hacking Linux Exposed (McGraw Hill) and is the co-maintainer of Stunnel, an open source, secure SSL wrapper used around the world to encrypt cleartext protocols.
Content
I. VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORKS.
1. Introduction to VPNs.
2. VPN Fundamentals.
II. IMPLEMENTING STANDARD VPN PROTOCOLS.
3. Building a VPN with SSH and PPP.
4. Building a VPN with SSL/TLS and PPP.
5. IPSec.
6. FreeS/WAN.
7. PPTP.
III. IMPLEMENTING NONSTANDARD VPN PROTOCOLS.
8. VTun.
9. cIPe.
10. tinc.
IV. APPENDICES.
A. Commercial Solutions.
B. Selecting a Cipher.
C. Glossary.
1. Introduction to VPNs.
2. VPN Fundamentals.
II. IMPLEMENTING STANDARD VPN PROTOCOLS.
3. Building a VPN with SSH and PPP.
4. Building a VPN with SSL/TLS and PPP.
5. IPSec.
6. FreeS/WAN.
7. PPTP.
III. IMPLEMENTING NONSTANDARD VPN PROTOCOLS.
8. VTun.
9. cIPe.
10. tinc.
IV. APPENDICES.
A. Commercial Solutions.
B. Selecting a Cipher.
C. Glossary.