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When vetting VPN Product Vendors, what are some of the tougher questions you ask them to qualify their solutions and determine if they are appropriate for your requirements?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
One of the roles of a VPN system specialist is to work with vendors to select the appropriate technology for their requirements. They then need to continue the relationship with the vendor for ongoing support, upgrades, and other issues. Striking a balance between these is critical. When answering this question, you should demonstrate your ability to appropriately vet the vendor solution without antagonizing them or compromising the relationship you need after selecting their products.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"When interviewing vendors to select a VPN, I try to strike a balance between making sure their products fit my needs while developing a working relationship between them and our organization. For example, many vendors claim to be IPSEC-compliant. To verify this, I ask a question like 'Can you list the other network security products with which you can communicate.' Also, as a customer, I want to know how automatic the key exchange mechanism is. In a perfect world, it would be automatic. Another question I use is that if a Virtual Network Perimeter (VNP, not VPN) is used, how easy is it to deploy the software to remote users?"
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