International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) Volume: 11 Issue: 04 | Apr 2024
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VPN Data Security Using Cryptography and OpenSSL Mohd Saad Khan
Hanima Nabisher Khan
Information Technology, Theem College of Engineering Mumbai , India
Information Technology, Theem College of Engineering Mumbai , India
Kaneej Shaikh Fatima
Prof. Simran Patil
Information Technology, Information Technology Theem College of Engineering Theem College of Engineering Mumbai , India Mumbai , India ------------------------------------------------------------------------***---------------------------------------------------------------------for exploring how these technologies work together to Abstract— This project explores the use of VPNs, a
safeguard data and ensure the privacy and integrity of communications over virtual networks
crucial tool for secure communication over untrusted networks like the Internet, and the cryptographic mechanisms that ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity. It focuses on the use of OpenSSL, an open-source toolset that provides robust implementations of various cryptographic protocols and algorithms. The project covers VPN architecture, cryptographic underpinnings, such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, and key exchange protocols. It also examines OpenSSL's versatility in implementing and managing cryptographic solutions within VPN frameworks. The insights provided will not only guide understanding of the cryptography backbone of VPNs but also demonstrate the practicality and efficiency of OpenSSL in fortifying network security. In today's interconnected digital world, ensuring the security of sensitive data is essential. The project explores the convergence of VPNs, cryptography, and the OpenSSL library, highlighting their collective role in enhancing data security without relying on specific cryptographic algorithms.
II. LITERATURE SURVEY This research describes a VPN technology has become a popular choice for internal network access due to its low deployment cost, flexible management strategy, and high security characteristics. VPNs are used for data security, but traditional network audit equipment faces challenges in ensuring network security due to the lack of support for VPN recognition and tunnel transmission. Protocol identification systems can be divided into traditional port protocol identification systems based on load and host behavior, and the current widely used Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) technology. DPI technology, such as SSH, is used for nonstandard port and protocol selection. However, traditional methods have limitations, such as low accuracy, easy spoofing, and high information complexity. Feedback computing systems using machine learning algorithms can help address these issues. With the increase in network data transmission speed and real-time data traffic, traditional passive protocol identification is difficult to deal with, making it difficult for traditional passive protocol identification to handle massive network data on hardware and software.
Keywords: SSL(Secure Socket Layer), VPN(Virtual Private Network)
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INTRODUCTION
The paper provides a With the rapid increase of user’s access to the Internet, various companies are considering how to use the Internet to get more commercial interests. E-banking, e-shopping, ecommerce has become increasingly popular. Security technology must be used to achieve these functions, which ensures that network data transmitted securely. Virtual private network (VPN) technology is one of the important means to achieve it. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is the transmission medium for information of users which uses the open and public network. It achieves the security protection for process of information transmission by additional information encrypted tunnel encapsulation, user authentication and access control technology that provides secure performance similar with private network for users.
In our digital world, where data travels across networks constantly, keeping that data secure is a top priority. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are widely used to create secure connections over the internet, but ensuring the security of data transmitted through VPNs is crucial. This paper focuses on using two key technologies, cryptography and OpenSSL, to enhance the security of VPN data. Cryptography is like a secret code that scrambles data, making it unreadable to anyone who doesn't have the key to unlock it. OpenSSL is a tool that helps in implementing this cryptographic protection, providing a set of protocols and algorithms to secure data transmission. By combining the power of cryptography with the tools offered by OpenSSL, we can create a strong shield around data traveling through VPNs. This introduction sets the stage © 2024, IRJET
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