Companies are beginning to see the value of simplifying their internet connections. Traditionally, users who have required remote access have deployed a leased line to connect sites. For remote workers, the preferred option was running an IPSec client to connect to a virtual private network in order to gain access to the corporate network. But many users have found IPSec VPNs to be cumbersome. John Pescatore, research vice-president at Gartner, said IPSec could pose a serious security risk because it offers full network access. "If you accidentally download a worm such as MS Blaster, your [infected] PC will spread it across the enterprise," he said.
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