Encryptec utilises an Open Source software VPN product that can be used to connect computers securely over both local and remote / Internet based connections. It can act either as a trunking service to provide inter-connectivity for offices, or as a point-to-point connection for single PC's from remote locations.

We frequently use VPN connections to securely connect geographically diverse telephone exchanges securely via the Internet. Although native security protocols on VoIP PABX's can be questionable, once implemented over a VPN they're pretty much bulletproof AND negate the need for messing around with NAT negotiation for SIP devices.

We support both the Windows and Linux Operating Systems and both types of computer will happily co-exist on the same Virtual Private Network.

All traffic is routed over encryptec channels via a central server which typically controls firewalling for the entire VPN. Typically you will only need one firewall for the VPN as all traffic passes through this point. Note that we can configure and maintain more complex VPN's but as the number of combinations is infinite, an individual / tailored quotation will be necessary.

Prices

We include basic support in the price which includes support for installing the VPN software onto your workstation for the first time.
(it does not cover repeated installation in the event of a failure of your workstation)

Note that we only support Linux based firewalls for security. If you need help Firewalling a Windows machine, this would fall within the customer's domain.

General VPN Specification / Information

• Runs on both Linux and Windows (and BSD, Mac OS/X and Solaris)
  
• Allows tunneling of an entire subnet over a single UDP or TCP port
• Handle a scalable load-balanced network consisting of thousands of nodes
• Uses the OpenSSL encryption library to protect all traffic
• Can use either static-key based encryption or public key encryption
• Can use static keys, pre-shared keys or can use TLS for dynamic key exchange
• Uses real-time adaptive link compression and traffic-shaping to manage bandwidth
• Tunnels through firewalls and over NAT
• Can be used to create local bridges

And of course, it requires no additional hardware. Assuming you are using Linux or Windows XP or better, the software will install and run quite happily on your existing systems without the need for upgrading.