FreeRADIUS
FreeRADIUS provides a open source implementation of the Remote Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS) a client/server protocol for remote access security for your network and technology infrastructure. It is a very popular method for implementing AAA (authentication, authorization and accounting) mechanisms for your devices and systems. Because of its client/server architecture a RADIUS server once configured will interact with RADIUS clients installed on devices throughout the network as well to control access for both devices and users.Integrating RADIUS with LDAP services offers a powerful automated enterprise access management solution in which the LDAP server will store users network access privileges.
OpenSSL is used as the CA for distributing cliebnt and server certificates
Please refer to or LDAP offerings.
Securing wireless networks
FreeRADIUS is used as authentication server for IEEE 802.1X port-based network access control mechanism for securing devices attached to a wireless networks.
Virtual Private Networks
VPN provide a secure encrypted tunnel connecting geographically located networks across the internet, creating a virtual dedicated connection. Readily available with most GNU/Linux, VPN technology whether implemented as IPsec or SSL/TLS are the no-cost alternative to dedicated lines in order to link offices and or mobile workers.
OpenVPN is the open source implementation of SSL-based VPN that works seamlessly with Windows, Mac and Linux clients allowing liberal and secure connectivity tunnels between branch offices.OpenVPN uses OpenSSL to ceate a PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) with CA (Certificate Authority) for servers and clients keys and certificates. OpenSSL serves as a CA for authenticating clients certificates.
