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Appendix E: Maximizing VPN Security
Broadband Firewall Router with 4-Port Switch/VPN Endpoint
4. Maximize encryption and authentication. Use 3DES encryption and SHA authentication whenever possible.
5. Manage your pre-shared keys. Change pre-shared keys regularly.
Data transmission over the Internet is a hole in network security that is often overlooked. With VPN maximized,
along with the use of a firewall router and wireless security, you can secure your data even when it leaves your
network.