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Nihondentsu's Secure Mobile Workplace: Driving Business Growth with Check Point Next Generation Firewalls

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Robots - Wheeled Robots

Applicable Industries

National Security & Defense
Telecommunications

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Use Cases

Inventory Management
Tamper Detection

The Challenge

Nihondentsu, an ICT consultancy based in Japan, faced a significant challenge in accommodating its rapid growth in network traffic. The company needed to deploy a new solution that would not impact its day-to-day operations and simplify ongoing security management. A critical aspect of this challenge was establishing a seamless link between its 18 offices across Japan. The company aimed to enable all staff to access the latest corporate and customer data securely. However, the VPN solution installed across all branches in 2000 had become unstable and insufficient. As communications across the business increased, the VPNs were unable to cope with higher levels of traffic. The system was complex to manage and difficult to maintain.

About The Customer

Nihondentsu is an ICT consultancy based in Japan, focusing on improving workplace efficiency and creating business agility. With over 50 years of experience in advising businesses on their ICT strategies, Nihondentsu has led clients through numerous digital transformation projects. As the company itself has evolved to become more agile, mobile, and flexible, it has had to adapt its own business strategies and technologies. Nihondentsu has a vast customer base of 28,000 and operates from 18 offices across Japan. The company's goal is to enable all staff to have access to the latest corporate and customer data securely, necessitating a robust and efficient security solution.

The Solution

Nihondentsu deployed Check Point Next Generation Firewalls to address its challenges. The Check Point 700 Appliance provided enterprise security in a simple, affordable, all-in-one solution. It offered automated reporting, scalable deployment, and hands-off setup and configuration, enabling Nihondentsu to protect their employees, networks, and data from cyber theft. The setup could be done in minutes using pre-defined security policies and a step-by-step configuration expert. The Check Point 700 Appliances were manageable both locally via a Web interface and centrally through the Check Point Security Management Portal (SMP). The solution allowed users to connect securely from any device directly or through secure authenticated Wi-Fi for simple cloud management.

Operational Impact

The deployment of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls has significantly simplified Nihondentsu's security management and established a platform for continued growth. The solution has strengthened threat prevention across a diverse environment, providing enterprise-grade security and boosting business confidence. The Check Point 700 Series has proved easy to configure, operate, and manage, reducing distractions and allowing the team to focus on their work. Post-deployment maintenance support services are provided by Takara Joho, a local Check Point agent, offering real-time, remote support. The solution has also improved access response from VPN locations to the servers at the headquarters and internet connection responsiveness. The close relationship with Check Point is also helping Nihondentsu win new business.

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