While not the optimum approach, you can use the Joomla WRAPPER to "embed" a vBulletin install into your Joomla site.
Just make sure to manage the module position/viability so that they don't interfere with your forum.
Joomla and vBulletin will function normally like this, there is no bridge to worry about. I say it's not optimum because you don't have a common user database, and the forum URLs are not visable (from within Joomla).
The limitations could be a deal breaker, but if you can live with them it's easy and secure (as secure as each app standing alone can be).
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