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I'm considering allowing my users remote access to exchange webmail and the intranet via the webvpn feature on the Cisco ASA. &nbsp;I propose to set up the webvpn to allow http access only, whilst user authentication will be against our AD.<br />
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Can anyone advise if there are any pitfalls or security risks to consider in doing this?<br />
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Any advice, thoughts, comments most welcome, cheers.
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I'm considering allowing my users remote access to exchange webmail and the intranet via the webvpn feature on the Cisco ASA.  I propose to set up the webvpn to allow http access only, whilst user authentication will be against our AD.

Can anyone advise if there are any pitfalls or security risks to consider in doing this?

Any advice, thoughts, comments most welcome, cheers.

Is CISCO ASA webvpn secure?

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A virtual private network (VPN) is a network that uses a public telecommunication infrastructure, such as the Internet, to provide remote offices or travelling users access to a central organizational network securely. VPNs encapsulate data transfers using secure cryptographic methods and other security mechanisms to ensure that only authorized users can access the network and that the data cannot be intercepted.