ABSTRACT
It is no surprise that virtual private networks (VPN) have become tremendously popular among many dissimilar business disciplines. Regardless of the vertical market or trade, VPNs can play a crucial role in communication requirements, providing flexibility and prompt return on investment when implemented and utilized properly. The adoption of VPNs has been vast and swift; and as technology advances, this trend will only increase. Some of the popularity of VPNs is due to the perceived relative ease of implementing the technology. This perceived simplicity and the promise of cheap, limitless access has created a mad rush to leverage this newfound communication type. Unfortunately, these predominant characteristics of VPNs have overshadowed fundamental security flaws that seem to remain obscure and hidden from the sales glossies and product presentations. This chapter is dedicated to shedding light on the security risks associated with VPNs and the misunderstanding that VPNs are synonymous with security.
