Learning VPN (2019)
54mBeginner2019-08-05
Authors
Scott Simpson
Creating Technology Courses as a Senior Staff Author at LinkedIn
Course details
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow remote users to access resources on a protected network via an encrypted connection. While the technology is common, it’s helpful to understand the many protocols and platform-specific options that can be selected to best meet the needs of your organization. This course helps you understand VPN terms and technologies, so you can configure a custom VPN solution. Instructor Scott Simpson covers protocols such as PPTP, L2TP over IPSec, OpenVPN, SSTP, and WireGuard, and shows how to use SSH to secure data traveling between systems. He also shows how to set up and connect to two different VPN servers. Plus, learn about the factors to consider in your own VPN implementation, including mobile access and specialized VPN appliances.
Learning objectives
VPN protocols
SSH and VPN security
Hosting an Algo IPSec VPN server
Setting up an OpenVPN server
SSH forwarding
Planning and implementing a VPN solution
Learning objectives
VPN protocols
SSH and VPN security
Hosting an Algo IPSec VPN server
Setting up an OpenVPN server
SSH forwarding
Planning and implementing a VPN solution
Skills covered
PrivacyCybersecurityLearning
Concepts
Introduction
- What is a VPN
- How VPN works
VPN Protocols
- Terms and basics
- PPTP
- L2TP over IPSec
- IKEv2
- OpenVPN
- SSTP, WireGuard, and SoftEther
- SSH
IKEv2 and WireGuard with Algo
- Working with IKEv2 and WireGuard VPN with Algo
- Connecting to Algo from a mobile device
OpenVPN
- Set up an OpenVPN server
- Connect to OpenVPN from a mobile device
SSH Forwarding
- Configuring an SSH server
- Forwarding an SSH connection
- Using SSH as a SOCKS proxy
VPN Implementations
- Appliances and multifunction devices
- Connecting from a desktop or laptop
- Connecting from mobile
- Commercial VPN providers
- Planning a VPN solution
Conclusion
- Troubleshooting tips
- Next steps