Global Connection and Security of the sites with a Site-to-Site VPN
Overview of the project
The global connection and security project for company sites involved the implementation of Fortinet firewalls and a Site-to-Site VPN to connect the various plants and facilities located across the world in a secure and efficient manner.
Objective
The main objective was to create a secure and reliable global company network that would allow smooth communication between the various sites, simultaneously guaranteeing segregation of the connections where necessary to improve in-house security
The NEXQ solution
NEXQ designed and implemented a solution that uses Fortinet firewalls to protect the network and a Site-to-Site VPN to connect the company sites. This infrastructure ensured secure connections and the possibility of preventing undesired connections between plants and problematic sites.
Implementation
The project was carried out in various phases: assessment of the existing networks, alteration of duplicated networks, analysis of the Internet lines and addition of backup lines (cabled and/or radio/4/5g), design of the new network architecture, configuration of the Fortinet firewalls and SDWAN, creation of the Site-to-Site VPN and in-depth testing to guarantee the security and efficiency of the solution. A pro-active monitoring system was also added, under which NEXQ intervenes independently in the case of significant problems or blocks.
Results obtained thanks to the NEXQ solution
The solution allows a globally connected and secure company network to be obtained, thus improving collaboration between the various sites. Segregation of problematic sites has increased in-house security and reduced the risks of unauthorised access. In addition, thanks to a Sanity Check system, infected devices that endpoint protection had not identified were found.
Advantages
State-of-the art security and protection
Implementation of the Fortinet firewalls has provided a robust defence against outside threats, guaranteeing that only authorised traffic can enter the company network. This has significantly reduced the risks associated with attempted intrusions and cyber attacks.
Efficient and reliable global connection
The Site-to-Site VPN have allowed a secure and stable connection between the company sites across the world, ensuring smooth internal communication. This has improved collaboration between teams located in different regions, increasing overall productivity.
Segregation of connections for greater in-house security
The state-of-the-art configuration of the firewalls has made it possible to isolate the most problematic sites, preventing unauthorised connections and limiting the potential impact of any local breaches on the global network. This has strengthened in-house security and made management of risks easier.
Scalability and adaptability of the network
The solution implemented makes it easy to scale the network resources based on company needs. This allows new sites to be added or the capacity of the network to be increased without significant interruptions, maintaining operational efficiency.
Centralised and simplified management
Centralisation of network management operations has simplified control and maintenance of the global connections. The IT administrators can now monitor and manage the entire network from a single control point, reducing the workload and improving reactivity to problems.
Reliability and operational resilience
The robustness of the network guarantees continuous operation and minimises downtimes. If faults or interruptions occur at one site, the other sites can continue to operate normally, ensuring business continuity and reducing the impact of any local incidents.
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