NCP Secure Communications
One software solution for all remote access variants
The exchange of information between outside employees, business partners, or customers, and corporate headquarters is nothing new. What is new however, are the diverse requirements placed on the IT infrastructure and technologies relative to flexibility and economy. On one hand there is the need to replace or supplement expensive leased lines and cable connections (PSTN, ISDN etc.) with the Internet, which is quite inexpensive and highly insecure. On the other hand there is the need to enable worldwide, flexible access to central data repositories and resources in the corporate network via public wireless networks and local area networks like WLANs. A holistic communication platform must be provided as a base from which each data transfer with the "outside world" can be effected securely and economically. In addition, decentralized LANs (e.g. those in branch offices and subsidiaries) and data collection devices (such as vending machines, monitoring devices, industrial robots) must also be integrated.
NCP Secure Communications is a uniform solution which can be used for all remote access variants, regardless of media type and application. It is a secure client software for all major operating systems and remote access requirements!
The teleworker must be able to work on his remote PC in the same manner that he works on his office workstation.
Remote access application examples:
- Access to Citrix servers
- SAP data exchange
- Calling up E-mail from the corporate network
- Access to host data, such as 3270 emulation
- Access to file servers in order to edit a Word file
- Access to the central database or PPS system
- Stock-level monitoring via barcode reading devices
- Calling up operating data and service data from remote manufacturing or monitoring systems
There are a variety of remote access approaches depending on work method (mobile or stationary), work environment (standalone PC or networked PC), communication conditions (dial-in, dial-out), communication partners (man - machine, machine - machine), and the operating method of a secure communications solution (under your own control or via service providers - outsourcing):
- Secure Mobile Computing
Remote access from mobile end devices such as laptops or PDAs via public wireless networks and local area networks, WLANs, and the Internet - Secure WLANs
Secure mobile computing, particularly via local and/or remote wireless LANs (hotspots) - Secure Home Computing
Stationary telework in the home office via PSTN, ISDN, DSL, and the Internet - Secure Remote LAN
Secure access to the central corporate network from decentralized LANs - Secure Remote Control
Calling up operating data and service data - Security-Outsourcing
External security specialists operate VPNs