Published: March 10, 2010
SoftLayer Adds IPsec for Secure, Robust Remote Access
DALLAS - (BUSINESS WIRE) - SoftLayer Technologies, a global provider of on-demand data
center hosting and cloud services, has announced the addition of
Internet Protocol Security (IPsec) to its best-in-class portal allowing
customers to securely connect to their infrastructure environment
through a Virtual Private Network (VPN).
IPsec provides a framework of protocols for protecting transmissions
over an IP network. This allows the creation of a secure VPN over the
existing Internet, with data fully encrypted and secure when transferred
between two points. IPsec resides at the network level and can be
implemented regardless of applications used, giving remote users full
access to their network and to robust data, voice, or video applications.
IPsec at SoftLayer includes:
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Secure, site-to-site network connectivity (PPTP and SSL VPN are
generally limited to desktop-to-site connectivity)
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Multi-phase authentication process (in contrast to username/password
security common to PPTP and SSL)
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Network Address Translation (simplifying the connection of resources
on either side of the IPsec tunnel)
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Transparent connectivity for applications (other technologies often
require additional configuration)
"As we continue to enhance the SoftLayer customer experience, IPsec VPN
services bring an additional option for remote access," said Ric
Moseley, SoftLayer Vice President of Network Operations. "IPsec provides
customers an extremely robust pipeline for accessing information on
their SoftLayer infrastructure. IPsec's extensive level of access to
remote applications makes it ideal for managing applications from a
distance and increasing productivity."
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best in class,
on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas,
Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT
elements to innovate industry-leading services-including cloud,
dedicated, and virtual computing environments-all managed through a
single interface. Enterprises of all sizes benefit from gaining complete
control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT
solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com
or call 866.398.7638.
SoftLayer Technologies
James McDowell, 214-442-0600
marketing@softlayer.com
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