Selecting Secure Remote-Access Technology and Services 21 April 2003 Back To Security & Privacy Focus Area

	Enterprises must address the need to maintain the security and integrity of networks, applications and data as the number of mobile workers, modes of enterprise connectivity and methods of external access grow rapidly. Delivering secure, "anywhere, anytime" access to remote workers requires enterprises to protect: Enterprise computing assets Data on external networks Mobile devices (data and connections) It also requires secure, scalable methods to connect business partners to networked resources. Encryption is essential to protect the data carried on public networks. Virtual private network (VPN) technology is the primary encryption method. Traditional VPN technology provides strong encryption, but it does not offer the ideal solution for all modes of remote communication. A full-function VPN client consumes too many resources to be practical for all types of mobile devices — for example, the need for a separate login causes problems for mobile handheld users. It also requires a reliable connection to avoid repeated logins following network interruptions. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)-based VPNs offer a comparatively lightweight alternative to traditional VPNs. In many ways, they are more suitable for meeting the requirements of mobile users. Enterprises can evaluate SSL VPN vendors using: SSL VPN 1H03 Magic Quadrant SSL VPN 1H03 Magic Quadrant Evaluation Criteria Secure remote access requires more than VPN software at both ends. Enterprises also must consider a bewildering array of network service providers and brokers to obtain the services that they need to connect, secure and support users outside of their traditional boundaries. Enterprises can evaluate remote-access vendors using: Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Leaders, Challengers Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Visionaries, Niche Players Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Magic Quadrant Criteria		Arabella Hallawell Editor in Chief Security & Privacy Jay E. Pultz Editor in Chief Enterprise Networking Mark Nicolett Vice President

	SSL VPN 1H03 Magic Quadrant 8 April 2003 John Girard  The emerging Secure Sockets Layer virtual private network market is standards-based, with good short-term return on investment potential for enterprises to mitigate the risks of using unproven products and vendors.		SSL VPN 1H03 Magic Quadrant Evaluation Criteria 8 April 2003 John Girard  Secure Sockets Layer virtual private networks are simple, portable and convenient alternatives to IPsec, and "good enough" for many remote-access needs. Vendors are evaluated using these execution and vision criteria.
	Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Leaders, Challengers 19 March 2003 John Girard  Eric Paulak  Owning networks no longer drives remote-access market leadership. Vendors that aggregate other providers' networks or use no networks are the leaders in the North American Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Magic Quadrant.		Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Visionaries, Niche Players 19 March 2003 John Girard  Eric Paulak  Niche and visionary vendors on the North American Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Magic Quadrant can offer innovative services. Enterprises must evaluate if these vendors' execution is good enough to meet their needs.
	Managed Remote-Access 1H03 Magic Quadrant Criteria 19 March 2003 John Girard  Eric Paulak  Users and businesses want flexibility to make connections anywhere, anytime, with good support, as well as independence from single service providers with uncertain futures. Proper evaluations dictate success or failure.