You have a new branch location that you want to network together with your headquarters using a Virtual Private Network (VPN). The literature that came with your Firewall device says it can be used to set up a VPN, so you get to work, or you assign it to your IT person.  But wait…

Before you get too far along, you may want to explore what’s involved, because setting up, configuring, and managing a site-to-site VPN isn’t for the uninitiated. Even an experienced IT pro may discover nuances of security and networking they didn’t know existed, since these disciplines do truly require some pretty advanced and specialized skills. In this post, I’ll explore some of the risks. And as you might have guessed from the title, I’ll discuss the trustworthiness of DIY VPN.

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