SSL VPN uses the Browser installed with the operating system so that you can create an Internet VPN without the hassle of deploying and maintaining separate IPsec VPN clients. Without the hassle of trying to debug problems on PCs not owned by the organisation, it opens up business opportunities to encourage remote working or allowing partner organisations to individual files or intranet pages.

SSL VPN supports all Web, email, client server and host based computing applications without any changes. It is arguably more secure that IPsec as it doesn't tunnel the data directly onto the corporate network. Instead, the tunnels are terminated at the VPN appliance and the information is proxied onto the network.

Like IPsec an SSL VPN works by tunnelling the data in an encrypted envelope. This protects your data from prying eyes and makes it just about impossible to tamper with. The IPsec standard is ideal for site-to-site links and small remote access deployments while an SSL VPN is perfect for larger remote access requirements. See VPN Technology for a backgrounder on VPN and the relative strengths of each system.

X.COMM has partnered with Juniper Networks for SSL VPN

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 SMEs that need access for remote/mobile employees (SA 700) to large global deployments that need to provide remote and/or extranet access, for employees, partners, and customers from a single platform. Juniper Networks Secure Access Series (SA6500, SA4500, SA2500).