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Produce World takes fresh approach to security with CensorNet

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management
Applicable Industries	Agriculture
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Remote Asset Management
Services	Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	Produce World, a major supplier of fresh vegetables in Europe, operates across multiple sites and relies heavily on remote working. With employees needing access to company systems from various locations, including farms, customer premises, and home, the company faced a significant challenge in ensuring secure and convenient access. The rise in security threats, particularly phishing, necessitated a robust solution. The company had been using a hardware token-based two-factor authentication system, but recognized the vulnerabilities associated with relying solely on usernames and passwords. Read More
About Customer	Produce World Group is a leading grower and supplier of high-quality fresh vegetables in Europe. The company, which was established in 1898, is still privately owned and run by the fourth generation of the Burgess family. Specializing in potatoes, root vegetables, and alliums, Produce World operates across multiple sites in East Anglia and Forres in Scotland. While the majority of its produce is grown and sourced in the UK, the company also works with overseas growers to ensure year-round availability. Given the global nature of its operations, many employees need access to company systems, whether they are on farms, customer premises, or working remotely. Read More
Solution	To protect the business from cyber threats and ensure secure access to company networks, Produce World decided to implement CensorNet MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). This solution uses multiple variables to authenticate the user, including IP address, time of day, geographical location, and device. Once identified, the system sends a one-time passcode to the user's mobile, which expires in less than a minute. This approach significantly increases the level of security at login. The solution is also easy for employees to use, ensuring that they can log on to company systems from wherever they are without hindering productivity. New users can be added quickly, and employees who leave can be easily removed. The secure storage of employees' mobile numbers in the system also provides peace of mind about the protection of personal information. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management

Applicable Industries

Agriculture

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Remote Asset Management

Services

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

Produce World, a major supplier of fresh vegetables in Europe, operates across multiple sites and relies heavily on remote working. With employees needing access to company systems from various locations, including farms, customer premises, and home, the company faced a significant challenge in ensuring secure and convenient access. The rise in security threats, particularly phishing, necessitated a robust solution. The company had been using a hardware token-based two-factor authentication system, but recognized the vulnerabilities associated with relying solely on usernames and passwords.

About Customer

Produce World Group is a leading grower and supplier of high-quality fresh vegetables in Europe. The company, which was established in 1898, is still privately owned and run by the fourth generation of the Burgess family. Specializing in potatoes, root vegetables, and alliums, Produce World operates across multiple sites in East Anglia and Forres in Scotland. While the majority of its produce is grown and sourced in the UK, the company also works with overseas growers to ensure year-round availability. Given the global nature of its operations, many employees need access to company systems, whether they are on farms, customer premises, or working remotely.

Solution

To protect the business from cyber threats and ensure secure access to company networks, Produce World decided to implement CensorNet MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). This solution uses multiple variables to authenticate the user, including IP address, time of day, geographical location, and device. Once identified, the system sends a one-time passcode to the user's mobile, which expires in less than a minute. This approach significantly increases the level of security at login. The solution is also easy for employees to use, ensuring that they can log on to company systems from wherever they are without hindering productivity. New users can be added quickly, and employees who leave can be easily removed. The secure storage of employees' mobile numbers in the system also provides peace of mind about the protection of personal information.

Impact #1	Increased level of security at login
Impact #2	Easy and convenient access to company systems for employees
Impact #3	Quick addition and removal of users

Impact #1

Increased level of security at login

Impact #2

Easy and convenient access to company systems for employees

Impact #3

Quick addition and removal of users

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Produce World takes fresh approach to security with CensorNet

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