Discussion: remote access method evaluation

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Explore and assess different remote access solutions.

Assignment Requirements

Discuss with your peers which of the two remote access solutions, virtual private networks (VPNs) or hypertext transport protocol secure (HTTPS), you will rate as the best. You need to make a choice between the two remote access solutions based on the following features:

• Identification, authentication, and authorization
• Cost, scalability, reliability, and interoperability

Respond to your peers with your point of view on their answers. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ original thread posts with between 100 – 150 words for each reply.  Make sure your opinion is substantiated with valid reasons and references to the concepts covered so far in the course. In addition, initiate a discussion with students who comment on your answer.

Required Resources

None

Self-Assessment Checklist

Use the following checklist to support your work on the assignment:

• I have engaged in discussion of the assigned topics with at least two of my peers.
• I have raised questions and solicited peer and instructor input on the topics discussed.
• I have articulated my position clearly and logically.
• I have supported my argument with data and factual information.
• I have provided relevant citations and references to support my position on the issue discussed.
• I have compared and contrasted my position with the perspectives offered by my peers and highlighted critical similarities and differences.
• I have solicited peer and instructor feedback on my arguments and propositions.
• I have offered a substantive, critical evaluation of my peer’s perspective on the issues that is opposite of mine and supported my critical review with data and information.
• I have followed the submission requirements.