Securing VPNs for a Local Council
In late 2024 a local council who were concerned about the steeply increasing number of attacks on their secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) from overseas. They feared that it was only a matter of time before someone managed to find a way in. The council sought a solution to protect its systems as they were not prepared to tolerate the possibility that the data of their citizens and operations be compromised.
Our team at Remodi quickly assessed the situation and were able to reconfigure their Cisco and Extreme equipment across the council’s estate. This ensured that the VPN concentrators are now protected from attack by third parties. We also took the opportunity to look at their overall security setup and suggest further improvements.
Since the work was completed, the council has reported that the none of the attacking probes are getting through, whilst allowing the required operations of the council and its partners to continue.
By partnering with Remodi, the council successfully mitigated its risk of cyber threats, ensuring that its VPNs remain secure and operational. Our approach not only protected the council’s data but also provided peace of mind that their systems are resilient in the face of increasing cyber threats.
