South Africa with its large distances, and in the current uncertainty centered around our ability to move freely, being able to access and provision machines remotely is a focal point for all. Then there is also the concern of internet security with connections to critical machines. The mGuard range of products guarantees the security of your machines. The Secure Cloud enables a highly secure remote connection with great ease. With the release of the mGuard Secure Cloud here in South Africa, it could not have come at a better time.
With Internet technologies, you have the capability to establish connections to your machines and systems anywhere and at any time. Phoenix Contact products enable you to protect network connections against interference and tampering. They feature state-of-the-art security mechanisms such as VPN, IPsec encryption, and integrated firewalls.
The mGuard Secure Cloud securely connects service personnel and remote maintenance locations via the Internet. It provides operators, machine builders, and system manufacturers with a complete turnkey VPN solution.
Your advantages
- Turnkey VPN infrastructure.
- Easy startup, thanks to configuration wizards.
- Intuitive web interface operation.
- Compatible with all mGuard security appliances, TC Cloud clients, and certified VPN clients.
- Supports iOS devices, such as iPads and iPhones.
Cloud-based remote maintenance: Easy – safe – reliable
The cloud – based on the mGuard industry standard – uses Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) with the proven IPsec security protocol. This guarantees the confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity of all data transmitted between all devices connected via the mGuard Secure Cloud.
The remote monitoring solution, hosted in Germany, provides cloud-computing in compliance with the most stringent European data protection standard (GDPR). This means that you do not need to invest in hardware, and you save on local administration costs. The hosted cloud is always up to the latest standard. Thus, you benefit from regular updates and patch management, low latency times, and a highly available computing centre that operates around the clock. This is a particularly convenient service, especially for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Functional components and features of the mGuard Secure Cloud
For more information please contact Rudi Erasmus on rerasmus@phoenixcontact.co.za.