CONFIGURING AND USING OPEN VPN ON WINDOWS OS

Abstract

Hacking is becoming a more critical issue in the world of science and technology today, hence it is necessary to add more security devices to the network to ensure the security of information. Open virtual private network (OpenVPN) is one among the many ways companies use to securely connect in different locations or a remote user connecting to a company’s network. This thesis work describes how to configure and use OpenVPN with Windows operating system. The following paragraphs discusses what OpenVPN is all about, the cryptography involved, the configuration process and key generation in both server and client, how to use it and why it is a necessity to all business corporations.