Secure VPN Connections in a Private School

A Successful Migration

Objectives

  • Migrate to a more reliable and secure solution;

  • Have little or no impact for students and staff;

  • Respect the timeline and budget set by the client.

Technologies

The challenge

After identifying vulnerabilities in its VPN that endangered data and users, an educational institution needed to adopt a more robust solution without disrupting its services.

The solution

  • Migration to IPsec: Transitioned from SSL VPN to IPsec, a technology renowned for its robustness and reliability.
  • Enhanced Remote Access: Implemented two-factor authentication (2FA) for increased security.
  • Thorough Testing: Conducted rigorous validation to ensure optimal compatibility with the existing infrastructure.

Results

  • Enhanced Security: VPN connections are now protected against known SSL vulnerabilities.
  • Improved Performance: Optimized stability of remote connections, providing a seamless and uninterrupted user experience.
  • Rapid Deployment: The project was planned and executed within a week, effectively addressing technical constraints.

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