IP address security

If you are using a nonregistered IP address (or an address that InterNIC has reserved for private networks such as the 10.x.y.z range), you can route through the Internet by providing a valid public IP address. Inside the virtual private network (VPN) envelope are packets with your address and the destination private address. Because the packet is encrypted, the addresses you specify on the remote private network are protected. The Internet only sees the public IP address. For organizations with nonconforming internal IP addresses, the repercussions of this are substantial, as no administrative costs are associated with having to change IP addresses for remote access.

Updated On: 04.05.18