http://www.schneier.com/pptp-faq.html
<http://www.schneier.com/pptp-faq.html>I suppose, as with many things, it's all about what your security needs are. I agree with the less is more/better philosophy in general, but usually that's thought to be true because of 2 things - reduced risk from insecure apps and better performance due to fewer apps running. In this case it could be reasonably argued that your vulnerability profile actually goes up by not installing the SSL VPN software. On Thu, May 6, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Phillip Partipilo <[email protected]> wrote: > There are a lot of things in transition here, but one little one has been > implementation of a Watchguard UTM box. Recently remote SSL VPN users have > been having issues. I'm taking that up with support, so not asking about > that. But call me an old stubborn fart, but I have things working with PPTP, > which Windows has a built in client for, and now theres the addition of SSL > which needs additional software. Maybe call me a minimalist, but the less > 3rd party crap I have to install on my PC, the more streamlined it stays. > Comments? > > > Phillip Partipilo > Parametric Solutions Inc. > Jupiter, Florida > (561) 747-6107 > > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
