The previously used CISCO ASA VPN router was replaced by this solution. Schramm GmbH is a manufacturing company specialising in mechanical and plant engineering. It needed a more secure network to connect its sites and field staff via VPN. In addition, a content filter was to prevent access to websites of undesirable genres. Virus protection for websites visited and for emails needed to be improved. Access to the mail server was also to be secured in future.
Increase the operational reliability of the old leased line
Previously, Schramm GmbH worked with a dedicated line to link the company locations in Frankfurt and Lauterbach. The Frankfurt employees worked almost exclusively via remote access in the Lauterbach network. The resulting data flow was not properly secured. Future operational security was therefore a top priority when the system was reorganised. It was important for the company's employees to receive rapid support from regional IT specialists if required. Good support was also relevant because many users had little experience with VPN. They wanted a system that was easy to use and into which they could easily integrate their mobile devices. Securepoint should make it possible to retrieve company emails and send data while travelling.
Extended functionality thanks to new VPN software
The switch from the Cisco router was completed in December 2016. The Lauterbach-based system house ‘Becker IT und TK Service’ installed the Securepoint components between Christmas and New Year. This minimised downtime and enabled the new financial year to start with improved IT support. The system house provided Schramm GmbH employees with exceptional support in adapting and familiarising themselves with the new system. The new UTM gateway offers more secure data exchange. From now on, the Securepoint NextGen UTM firewalls RC100 and RC300 as well as a Securepoint e-mail archiving system (UMA) will be used for this purpose. Schramm GmbH purchased licences for 50 users and for 60 months. It considers the requirements to be fully met and praises the fact that even more functions than expected could be implemented at fair prices. The Securepoint NextGen UTM firewall will also protect the company's data from future threats, as it is constantly being further developed and updates are free of charge. The ‘Deep Packet Inspection’ technology protects the company from industrial espionage and attacks from the Internet, among other things.
Employees enjoy using the network
Order processing and the installation of hardware and software went smoothly. With the new system, any errors that occur can be rectified more quickly and support enquiries are answered more quickly. The employees enjoy using the network because it is easy to operate. Both the VPN client software and access to the mail archive have been well received by employees. This also fulfils the legal requirements for audit-proof e-mail archiving. In the 6 months of operation to date, the system has been absolutely stable. All in all, the Securepoint VPN solution offers a wide range of options without overburdening the company budget.
IT security solution and specialised trade partner
Becker ITK Service
Altebergstraße 6
36341 Lauterbach
Phone 06641/919988
Mail: info@becker-itk.de
Web: www.becker-itk.de