[KLUG Members] how can I get around a port block to setup vpn?

[Andrew Thompson]

On Fri, 2003-11-21 at 08:09, Bruce Smith wrote:
> > I am wanting to setup a vpn between work and home.  At work our
> > internet connection goes through a firewall that I do not control. 
> > They have blocked a number or ports and services.  One of them
> > appears to be vpn.  Is there a way that I can setup a tunnel through
> > the firewall to home that would get by that??  
> > 
> > I also probably need to be able to find what ports are open through
> > the firewall.  Is there a way to test that?  ICMP is blocked.  I know
> > that I could use nessus if I was looking at a computer but since the
> > firewall is a through point would it still work (I have never used
> > nessus but am familiar with it)?
> 
> That's a good way to get yourself fired, or worse ...   (look at the
> COURT CASES against people who were "testing" their employer's security)
> 
> Talk to the people who control the firewall and tell them what you want
> to do.  If they agree, they'll help you.  If not, then forget it.

Bear in mind that the admins, not to mention management, are not likely
to be keen on this unless you can demonstrate how it's meant to help
your employer. You obviously know your company's policies better than I,
but where I work, and most businesses serious about staying in business
tend to frown on personal use of company property. This definitely falls
into that category.

-- 
Andrew Thompson <tempes@ameritech.net>
The Imagerie