Certification for web-based remote access

Leading virtual private network suppliers have signed up to a new certification process from TruSecure's ICSA Labs to prove their products all pass a bank of performance tests. The programme for "clientless" web-based VPN systems for remote access, covers at least 80% of the installed base and joins ICSA certification programs for firewalls, anti-virus and other major security product types. "The vendors came together and are extremely motivated," said Brian Monkman, technology programme manager at ICSA Labs, and leader of the scheme.

In the past few years, VPNs based on the web's SSL security protocol have become more popular and been endorsed by MCI. They allow users to log into corporate systems securely from web browsers in internet cafes, without having to have a special client on the machine.

Although there are around 30 SSL VPN suppliers, Monkman reckons 80% to 90% of the market is covered by the six companies that have got products through the tests already: Aventail; F5 Networks; Netscreen Technologies (recently acquired by Juniper Networks); Netilla Networks, NetScaler and PortWise.

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