Secure Computing Sidewinder Version 5.1.0.02, SafeNet manual Identifying basic VPN connection needs

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Identifying basic VPN connection needs

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Identifying basic VPN connection needs

Before you actually begin configuring your Sidewinder or work with Soft-PK, ensure you have an understanding of the basic profile for your VPN connections.

Begin by doing the following:

List the remote users that need a VPN connection

List the internal/trusted systems to which users need access

Identify the important IP addresses

Figure 2-1. Identify remote users and the target internal systems in a sample diagram

It may help to start a sketch that defines your basic requirements. Depending on your organization and network, this could be somewhat more complex than the diagram shown in Figure 2-1.

(1)

Mike

192.168.10.7

abc server

172.16.17.2

Internet

Sales

Protected Network

Sidewinder

(4)

road warriors

xyz server

Larry

Support group

Moe

- How many remote clients?

Curly

Shemp

- Which internal networks?

(4) road warriors

- Sidewinder addresses?

Gary

Laz

Todd

(1)

Bryan

Chuck

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Planning Your VPN Configuration

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Contents VPN Administration Guide Page Copyright Notice Printing History B L E O F C O N T E N T S Installing and Working with Soft-PK About this Guide Who should read this guide?How this guide is OrganizedAbout digital certificates About Soft-PKAbout Sidewinder Viewing and printing this document onlineViii Getting Started About this chapterAbout Soft-PK & Sidewinder VPNs Requirements Sidewinder and other network requirementsSoft-PK requirements Roadmap to deploying your VPNs Sidewinder system 4c1 Define remote identities within SidewinderPlan your VPN configuration Satisfy Sidewinder, network, & system requirementsIf using pre-shared keys passwords Create/Request the digital certificatesConfigure the VPN connections on the Sidewinder Troubleshoot any connection problems Planning Your VPN Configuration Identifying basic VPN connection needs Private key file Identifying authentication requirementsUsing digital certificate authentication Certificate file with public keyFor a small number of VPN Closer look at self-signed certificatesNo CA needed ClientsUnderstanding pre-shared key authentication Closer look at CA-based certificatesExtended authentication Determining where you will terminate your VPNs VPN tunnel terminating on trusted burbMore about virtual burbs and VPNs Select Firewall Administration Burb ConfigurationDefining a virtual burb Understanding Sidewinder client address pools SidewinderUnderstanding Sidewinder client address pools Configuring Sidewinder for Soft-PK Clients Enable Enable the cmd, egd, and isakmp serversClick Apply Configure the Isakmp server Select VPN Configuration Isakmp ServerConfiguring ACL & proxies entries for VPN connections Managing Sidewinder self- signed certs Creating & exporting a firewall certificateClick OK when done Specify the following Firewall Certificate settingsMail Address Creating & exporting remote certificates Select Services Configuration Certificate ManagementSelect the Remote Certificates tab. Click New Key File Specify the following Remote Certificate settingsClick Add to add the certificate to the Certificates list GeneratedReturn to for each remote client Managing CA- based certificates Defining a CA to use and obtaining the CA root certRequesting a certificate for the firewall Click Add to send the enrollment request Specify the firewall certificate informationRetrieve the key, revoke, etc Determining identifying information for client certificates Defining remote client identities in Sidewinder Certificate Identities defined on the firewallManaging pre- shared keys passwords Configuring the VPN on the Sidewinder New button to specify the IP Address / Hostname Field Setting Local Network/IPEnabled Select Yes Burb Example, if you specify 24 with an IP addressType Firewall to the remote client Value Require Extended Enable this checkbox AuthenticationCertificate VPN from the list provided Firewall Identity This field cannot be editedClient TypeEdited Click Close Save your settings!4. Click Add to save the settingsRemote Identity Page Installing and Working with Soft-PK Soft-PK installation notes Starting Soft-PK Determining Soft-PK status from icon variationsActivating/Deactivating Soft-PK Right-click the Soft-PK tray icon to access menuMeans Soft-PK security policy is currently active Security Policy Editor About the Soft-PK program optionsCertificate Manager Log ViewerSetting up Sidewinder self-signed certificates Managing certificates on Soft-PKSetting up CA-based certificates Get your CA administrator to approve your request Click Advanced to select a certificate service providerSelect the Generate Exportable Key check box Importing certificate in Soft-PK Verification window Import Certificate Password Window Importing a personal certificate into Soft-PKCertificate file Configuring a security policy on the Soft-PK Select Options Secure Specified ConnectionsSpecify the interface information If using digital certificatesEnable the Connect using Secure Gateway Tunnel box New connection Named SecureVPNConfiguring a security policy on the Soft-PK Encryption and Data Integrity/Algorithms fields SA Life Select Unspecified to default to Sidewinder settings Optional Click Save to save the policy on this systemPage Deploying Soft-PK to Your End Users Word OverviewFormat Security policy Soft-PK setup.exe file and supporting filesCannot modify Customizing the user worksheet Specifying installation instructionsSpecifying dial-up network instructions Specifying certificate import/request instructions Specifying security policy instructions Specifying basic connection informationSoft-PK Log Viewer About this appendixSoft-PK Connection Monitor More about the Connection Monitor To view the detailsSidewinder troubleshooting commands Page Part Number 86-0935037-A