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Zim Integrated Shipping Services Enhances Security and Connectivity with SSL VPN

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
Applicable Industries	National Security & Defense Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Inventory Management Tamper Detection
Services	System Integration
Challenge	Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., one of the largest container-shipping companies in the world, faced a significant challenge in maintaining information security while providing high-performance network access to its globally dispersed workforce. With over 3,000 employees spread across approximately 200 sites worldwide, the company needed a solution that could ensure secure access to network resources, even from less reputable sites. The company's operations were supported by three regional data centers in Haifa, Hong Kong, and Norfolk, Va., and its remote users utilized a variety of network services, including FTP, email synchronization, and remote desktop via Citrix. The geographical dispersion of the company's operations added another layer of complexity, as Zim needed a centralized view of its security solution across its widespread gateways. Read More
About Customer	Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is a leading global container-shipping company, offering transportation services along most major international trading routes. The company operates an intermodal system that combines sea, land, and air transportation, enabling it to provide fast, reliable, frequent, and complete door-to-door services around the world. From its corporate headquarters in Haifa, Israel, Zim manages a workforce of over 3,000 employees spread across approximately 200 sites worldwide. The company's operations are supported by three regional data centers in Haifa, Hong Kong, and Norfolk, Va. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, Zim turned to Check Point's Connectra Web security gateway. This solution offered integrated endpoint and application security, providing a holistic approach to web security that many other SSL VPN solutions lacked. Connectra's built-in endpoint security allowed for secure access in diverse remote-access environments, while its integrated Application Intelligence and Web Intelligence technologies provided protection against executable scripts and command injections. The solution also supported any IP-based application, allowing users to access information resources through a web browser and tunnel non-web client/server applications on the web without needing to run client software. After a successful pilot implementation, Zim deployed Connectra globally, with the help of security solution reseller 2Bsecure. The solution's seamless integration with Zim's existing Check Point management solutions was an added bonus. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security

Networks & Connectivity - Gateways

Applicable Industries

National Security & Defense

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Tamper Detection

Services

System Integration

Challenge

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd., one of the largest container-shipping companies in the world, faced a significant challenge in maintaining information security while providing high-performance network access to its globally dispersed workforce. With over 3,000 employees spread across approximately 200 sites worldwide, the company needed a solution that could ensure secure access to network resources, even from less reputable sites. The company's operations were supported by three regional data centers in Haifa, Hong Kong, and Norfolk, Va., and its remote users utilized a variety of network services, including FTP, email synchronization, and remote desktop via Citrix. The geographical dispersion of the company's operations added another layer of complexity, as Zim needed a centralized view of its security solution across its widespread gateways.

About Customer

Zim Integrated Shipping Services Ltd. is a leading global container-shipping company, offering transportation services along most major international trading routes. The company operates an intermodal system that combines sea, land, and air transportation, enabling it to provide fast, reliable, frequent, and complete door-to-door services around the world. From its corporate headquarters in Haifa, Israel, Zim manages a workforce of over 3,000 employees spread across approximately 200 sites worldwide. The company's operations are supported by three regional data centers in Haifa, Hong Kong, and Norfolk, Va.

Solution

To address these challenges, Zim turned to Check Point's Connectra Web security gateway. This solution offered integrated endpoint and application security, providing a holistic approach to web security that many other SSL VPN solutions lacked. Connectra's built-in endpoint security allowed for secure access in diverse remote-access environments, while its integrated Application Intelligence and Web Intelligence technologies provided protection against executable scripts and command injections. The solution also supported any IP-based application, allowing users to access information resources through a web browser and tunnel non-web client/server applications on the web without needing to run client software. After a successful pilot implementation, Zim deployed Connectra globally, with the help of security solution reseller 2Bsecure. The solution's seamless integration with Zim's existing Check Point management solutions was an added bonus.

Impact #1	The implementation of Check Point's Connectra Web security gateway has significantly enhanced Zim's network security and connectivity. The solution's integrated endpoint and application security has provided a holistic approach to web security, ensuring secure access in diverse remote-access environments. Its support for any IP-based application has allowed users to access information resources through a web browser, solving both bandwidth and security problems. The solution's seamless integration with Zim's existing Check Point management solutions has also been a major advantage, enabling centralized management of the company's globally dispersed gateways. Looking ahead, Zim plans to continue working with Check Point to address emerging security threats, with spyware being one of the next priorities to tackle.

Impact #1

The implementation of Check Point's Connectra Web security gateway has significantly enhanced Zim's network security and connectivity. The solution's integrated endpoint and application security has provided a holistic approach to web security, ensuring secure access in diverse remote-access environments. Its support for any IP-based application has allowed users to access information resources through a web browser, solving both bandwidth and security problems. The solution's seamless integration with Zim's existing Check Point management solutions has also been a major advantage, enabling centralized management of the company's globally dispersed gateways. Looking ahead, Zim plans to continue working with Check Point to address emerging security threats, with spyware being one of the next priorities to tackle.

Benefit #1	Enabled remote and traveling employees to securely access information
Benefit #2	Relieved network capacity constraints on leased lines
Benefit #3	Supported native client/server applications in SSL VPN

Benefit #1

Enabled remote and traveling employees to securely access information

Benefit #2

Relieved network capacity constraints on leased lines

Benefit #3

Supported native client/server applications in SSL VPN

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Zim Integrated Shipping Services Enhances Security and Connectivity with SSL VPN

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