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About Cetrom Secure VPN Services


 

Cetrom provides comprehensive protection against internet threats, including a robust defense mechanism to safeguard networks, clients, and devices from malware, phishing, and ransomware. Public networks are not secure. Cetrom Secure VPN is designed to provide clients with safe internet access while on the go. Cetrom Secure VPN secures all traffic leaving your computer, ensuring that protection is always in place, regardless of the client's location. This managed wireless technology solution delivers advanced cloud security features, including DNS-layer protection, a secure web gateway, and a cloud-delivered firewall. So now, whether on the road or in the office, you’re on a trusted network.

Additionally, when clients use Cetrom’s Secure VPN solution - provided at no cost for 30 days* - they benefit from additional Web Protection Services, including URL filtering, which automatically blocks known malicious sites. These services are designed to secure internet access and ensure client data remains safe from malicious activities.

Features & Benefits

Cetrom Secure VPN offers multiple benefits and features designed to safeguard data and ensure secure online communication:

  • Enhanced Security: Cetrom Secure VPN protects sensitive data from potential cyber threats, including hacking, phishing, and malware attacks, by encrypting internet traffic. This encryption ensures that data transmitted between devices and the internet remains confidential and secure.
  • Global Accessibility: Cetrom Secure VPN allows clients to connect to the internet anywhere securely. This particularly benefits remote workers, travelers, and organizations with a distributed workforce, ensuring consistent security policies and access control across all regions.
  • Seamless Integration: The VPN integrates effortlessly with Cetrom’s existing security infrastructure, providing a unified approach to network security. This integration simplifies management and allows administrators to enforce security policies more effectively.
  • Scalability: Designed for companies of all sizes, Cetrom Secure VPN is highly scalable, accommodating the growing demands of an expanding workforce. Once initially set up, companies can easily add or remove staff Secure VPN licenses as needed in CetromCP, ensuring flexibility and efficiency.
  • Performance Optimization: Cetrom Secure VPN uses advanced routing and optimization techniques to deliver high-speed and reliable internet connections. This ensures clients experience minimal latency and optimal performance while maintaining robust security measures.

More security features as part of Cetrom’s Secure VPN and Web Protection Services:

  • Malware: Websites and other servers that host malicious software, drive-by downloads/exploits, mobile threats, and more.
  • Newly Seen Domains: Domains that have become active very recently. These are often used in new attacks.
  • Command and Control Callbacks: Prevent compromised devices from communicating with attackers’ infrastructure.
  • Phishing Attack: Fraudulent websites that aim to trick users into handing over personal or financial information.
  • Potentially Harmful Domains: Domains that exhibit suspicious behavior and may be part of an attack.
  • Crypto mining: Crypto mining allows organizations to control crypto miner's access to mining pools and web miners.

About Cetrom Web Protection

When you use the Cetrom Virtual Desktop or subscribe to Cetrom’s Secure VPN solution, you automatically benefit from Cetrom’s Secure Web Protection Services, including custom URL filtering, which blocks known malicious sites. These services are designed to secure internet access and control web usage across an organization's network, ensuring client data remains safe from malicious activities.

With Cetrom Secure Web Protection for locally managed devices, you can enforce web filtering on 100+ content categories, including terrorism, gambling, and other inappropriate or malicious websites, for Google, YouTube, and Bing. This ensures your team accesses only safe and suitable browsing content, extending an essential cloud security benefit to your locally managed devices.

Features & Benefits

Cetrom’s Secure Web Protection Services offers multiple benefits and features designed to safeguard data and ensure secure online communication:

  • DNS Layer Security: Cetrom Web Protection services can block access to malicious domains, IP addresses, and URLs before establishing a connection. This proactive approach prevents threats from reaching the network and significantly reduces the risk of infection.
  • Content Filtering: Cetrom offers customizable content filtering to help organizations enforce acceptable use policies and block access to inappropriate or non-work-related websites. You can allow or block any specific websites you want. This feature helps maintain productivity and prevent exposure to potentially harmful content.
Please contact Cetrom for more information about Cetrom Secure VPN Services and our complete Managed IT and security Solutions for accounting firms. Cetrom Secure VPN licenses can be provided at no cost for 30 days*.

* If a user wishes to keep VPN access on their device(s) beyond the 30 day period, a charge will apply.
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