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SSL-Explorer is the world’s first open-source, fully-featured, web-based SSL VPN server. This practicable remote access security solution includes SSL tunneling, intranet website proxying, access to multiple file systems and application launching/tunneling through a standard browser

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The FortiGate-50B, 60-series, 100A, 200A and 300A model Multi-Threat Security systems are the ultimate all-in-one, network-based solution to protect smaller deployments from blended threats. These easy-to-deploy and easy-to-administer systems deliver exceptional value and performance for small offices, home offices, small and medium sized businesses and branch office applications. With a complete complement of security services - including firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, and traffic shaping - a wide range of organizations can now enjoy complete protection from the most damaging threats without penalties in performance, cost, or manageability. With models ranging in throughput from 30Mbps to 200Mbps, FortiGate-50B, 60-series, 100A, 200A and 300A can enable organizations to stay connected and protected against network-based threats. Sonicwall and Netscreen also offer all-in-one hardware firewalls for SMEs.

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The ike-scan tool scans IP addresses for VPN servers by sending a specially crafted IKE packet to each host within a network. Most hosts running IKE will respond, identifying their presence. The tool then remains silent and monitors retransmission packets. These retransmission responses are recorded, displayed and matched against a known set of VPN product fingerprints. It is available for Linux, Unix, MacOS and Windows under the GPL license.

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Juniper Networks Secure Access leads the SSL VPN market with a complete range of remote access appliances. Juniper Networks SSL VPN products have a variety of form factors and features that can be combined to meet the needs of companies of all sizes, from SMBs that need access for remote/mobile employees to large global deployments that need to provide remote and/or extranet access, for employees, partners, and customers from a single platform. Juniper Networks SSL VPNs are based on the Instant Virtual Extranet (IVE) platform, which uses SSL, the security protocol found in all standard Web browsers. The use of SSL eliminates the need for client-software deployment, changes to internal servers, and costly ongoing maintenance and desktop support.

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Astaro Security Gateway Appliances combine ease-of-use with complete network protection. It’s an UTM (Unified Threat Management) device, with tightly integrated Firewall, IPS, and VPN, which offers web filtering and email filtering from viruses, spam, and phishing attacks. Network security applications can be managed from one location using one intuitive browser-based user interface. Astaro Security Gateway appliances run Astaro Security Gateway Software (formerly Astaro Security Linux). You can request a demo unit of the appliance if you want an out-of-the box solution, or download the Astaro Security Gateway Software if you want to install it in your own hardware.

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Netscreen series integrated devices incorporating a firewall, IPSec VPN capabilities, and denial of service mitigation, with Unified Threat Management (UTM) security features including Stateful firewall, IPS, Antivirus, Anti-Spyware, Anti-Phishing, Anti-Adware, Anti-Spam, and Web Filtering to protect the network from attack. I’ve installed and manage a lot of Netscreen firewalls. They’re excellent UTM device but if you’re looking for a cheaper option, then Sonicwall also can do the job.

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IPCop is a secure, stable, free and open-source Linux firewall distribution managed through a web-interface. It turns an old PC into a firewall and VPN gateway. Features an Intrusion Detection System. It’s very easy to install, configure and maintain. Also provides stable, secure, and easy to implement upgrades/patches for IPCop Linux.

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Aventail SSL VPN appliances make secure remote access easy. Aventail’s Smart SSL VPNs are able to provide complete application access with full security, control of the end point, and unified policy management. Aventail’s easy-to-use, easy-to-control appliances increase productivity by providing employees and business partners with secure, clientless access to the resources they need from any device, anywhere. Client side deployment is very easy because web browser is the client.

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OpenVPN is a free, open-source, cross-platform, full-featured SSL VPN solution which can accomodate a wide range of configurations, including remote access, site-to-site VPNs, WiFi security, and enterprise-scale remote access solutions with load balancing, failover, and fine-grained access-controls. OpenVPN implements OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension using the industry standard SSL/TLS protocol, supports flexible client authentication methods based on certificates, smart cards, and/or 2-factor authentication, and allows user or group-specific access control policies using firewall rules applied to the VPN virtual interface. OpenVPN is not a web application proxy and does not operate through a web browser.

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Firewall-1 is a software firewall solution, which Operates on Windows, Solaris, and RedHat Linux. Integrated into VPN-1, FireWall-1 is one of the industry’s most popular firewall solution delivering the very best first line of defense.

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