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Remote Access Solution
Enabling the New Mobile Workforce !!!
Is your network secure ?
Private Sector
Over the last two years information systems have become an essential part of UK business. 85% of UK businesses now have a website and 93% make use of email. Among large businesses these figures are even higher. In todays business environment the need to access data and information systems is growing. More individuals within businesses require more access from more locations than ever before. For frequent travellers, support personnel and sales staff, reliable remote access to data has become a necessity rather an option.
Increased deployment of access enabling technology is leading to an increase in related security incidents. These breaches are a growing concern for UK businesses. In a word, many businesses are not fully aware of the controls available to provide protection. Consequently, the security controls are often inappropriate.
Public Sector
The European Flexible Working Directive (6th April 2003), allows employees with children to apply for flexible working arrangements. These include flexible start and finish times, four-day weeks and teleworking. The law prohibits organisations from ignoring requests, or having a blanket ban on flexible working.
New e-government directives from the ODPM are also creating remote access challenges. As part of the e-government strategy, access to home / remote working opportunities along with internet and email facilities and support for all members of staff that satisfy the requirements, must be made available by end of 2005.
Summary
Remote access is a business necessity rather than an option, but this is the way that most hackers cite as the easiest route into a network. Because of this, it could be difficult to meet, safely and cost-effectively, the following points, which may turn out to be critical in terms of compliance to legislation and to business development.
To provide access to email, back office systems, file stores and network information for outworking staff
To protect access via PDAs
To enable access from business partner sites
To allow travellers access from Internet cafes and kiosks securely To avoid large scale management issues and huge capital expenditure
To be easy to use i.e. little user training
The Solution
By combining technology from three market leaders, LatitudeUK can provide a complete and secure solution that addresses all these issues. Using a Firewall from Cyberguard, an SSL Box from Safenet, and Authentification Tokens from Vasco and with maintenance, support, installation completing the package, we can provide a security product that is efficient, cost-effective and reliable.
The key advantages of this unique security service are numerous:
Easy to use
Easy to deploy
Easy to manage
Fully supported by LatitudeUK and the three Vendors
Single point of reference, warranty and support
Tremendous level of security
Huge cost savings in terms of formation, maintenance, support... |
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Many organisations in both the public and the corporate sectors are facing challenges in adopting Remote Access Technology. We can provide a confidence building solution, which will give you peace of mind. Many organisations (like the Peterborough City Council for example) are already benefiting from this solution. So if you would like more information, or a chance to discuss your requirements with our Security Products Manager, please dont hesitate to contact us.
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