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Opengear, a leading provider of solutions
that deliver secure, resilient network access and
automation to critical IT infrastructure, has announced
a successful project with Protec Fire Detection plc, the UK’s
leading independent Fire Detection and Security manufacturer
that is using Opengear solutions to deliver a robust IT continuity
strategy and streamline remote access across multiple sites. With
six sites across the UK, the company has established a significant
IT infrastructure with around 50 servers delivering critical service
management, CRM, ERP and CAD applications in support of its product
and services portfolio. Based on advice and recommendations from
Flow Communications, Protec selected Opengear ACM 7004-2
appliances with 4 serial Cisco Straight pinout, external power, 2
GbE Ethernet and 4G LTE cellular capability. “The installation
process was relatively straightforward,” explained Vinod.
“Opengear provides us with an additional layer of
security that we know we can rely on if there
are any issues at a remote site.”
THE NETHERLANDS
ABN AMRO has joined forces with the Dutch
authorities and 11 private parties to combat helpdesk
scams. The parties have signed a declaration of intent in which
everyone agrees to contribute its own expertise toward finding a
solution for this form of crime. Helpdesk scams occur when a victim
receives a call from someone claiming to work for the helpdesk of a
large company such as Microsoft. The scammers then use a variety
of methods to access the victim’s computer and transfer funds via
Internet banking. The funds are then often swiftly moved out of
the country. “This declaration of intent logically follows from our
other partnerships to combat cybercrime and fraud,” explained
Emiel den Boer, Head of Crime Prevention at ABN AMRO. We
believe that it will allow us to better inform and protect
not only our own clients, but also the clients of other
banks and telecommunication companies.”
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