Case Study: IKN GmbH gains secure global remote access and centralized IT security with WatchGuard

IKN GmbH deploys 15 WatchGuard Fireboxes to secure global remote servicing

IKN GmbH, a middle-market engineering firm specializing in international cement-plant construction, faced the challenge of securely maintaining its globally dispersed systems after traditional modem dial-up became obsolete. The company also needed a robust and easily manageable security solution for its headquarters. They turned to WatchGuard Technologies for a solution.

WatchGuard implemented a solution using its T10 Fireboxes to create secure VPN tunnels for remote access and an M500 appliance for headquarters. The key feature, RapidDeploy, allowed for the centralized configuration and deployment of hardware worldwide without sending IT staff on site. This provided IKN with stable, low-latency VPN access and robust security, including the use of WatchGuard's Dimension platform for monitoring and reporting. The results included significant cost savings by eliminating the need for external service providers, greater independence for the internal IT team, and comprehensive security for all data traffic.

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