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Answer both questions. For both questions provide a word count. Figures and Tables are exempted from the word count. Both questions have equal weight.
1. Write a 500 word article comparing SSL VPNs with IPSec VPNs. In addition to the 500 words provide a list of 5-7 articles that you consulted for this work. Also in addition to the 500 words give a brief 2-3 sentence definition of SSL VPN and IPSec VPN as interpreted in your article. (This is an opportunity for you to scope your response.)
2. Read the Network Computing article on Security: Survivor’s Guide to 2004 available at http://img.cmpnet.com/nc/1426/graphics/1426f3_file.pdf. Write a 500 word article in response to this article. Tell me what you think about this article, including omissions, errors and areas where you disagree or agree with the author. Provide a list of additional sources used in your response. (This list does not count towards the 500 word limit.)