VPN “NCP VS GovNet Connector” receives BSI approval

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The practice-oriented and powerful NCP VS GovNet Connector receives approval from the BSI for the transmission of data of the security levels "VS-NfD" as well as "RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED" and "NATO RESTRICTED".

NCP, the leading specialist for fully automated, secure data communication, releases version 2.0 of the NCP VS GovNet Connector. The high-performance software solution is approved by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) for the processing of data of the confidentiality levels "classified matter - only for official use" (VS-NfD) as well as "RESTREINT UE/EU RESTRICTED" and "NATO RESTRICTED". The NCP VS GovNet Connector 2.0 is the link between the workstation processing VS-NfD data and the associated remote station. Users benefit from the wide range of functions and simple handling combined with a high level of security. In order to meet the high requirements for BSI approval, an integrity service was implemented as a new feature in version 2.0.

High requirements for BSI approval

NCP VS GovNet Connector receives approval from the BSI (Image: NCP).

The purely software-based solution NCP VS GovNet Connector 2.0 can be ideally distributed to the respective workstations with standard tools and works with the most modern and strongest encryption algorithms. The software is specially designed for use in ministries, authorities and companies that are subject to confidentiality protection. It is used for the secure processing and transmission of data classified as “VS-NfD” among other things. The software client guarantees particularly easy handling without being tied to special hardware. Rollout, commissioning, software updates and administration are conveniently carried out via the NCP Secure Enterprise Management (SEM) as a "single point of administration". Flexible license models such as "pay-per-use" cover every customer requirement.

Connector 2.0 for Windows 10

The NCP VS GovNet Connector 2.0 meets all the security standards required by the BSI and at the same time remains a very practice-oriented VPN software that is extremely easy to use for users. It is installed on end devices with the standard Windows 10 operating system. After successful authentication, all applications and resources from the central data network are available to the user via LAN, WLAN or cellular via Virtual Private Network (VPN). The highly secure and sophisticated software client has features such as biometric authentication, VPN Path Finder Technology, Quality of Service and more.

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About NCP engineering

NCP engineering GmbH, headquartered in Nuremberg, is the world's leading software manufacturer for highly secure solutions in the areas of remote access, endpoint security and Industry 4.0 / IIoT. Well-known, globally active large corporations, medium-sized companies, ministries and authorities rely on the solutions "Made in Germany" to protect their IT infrastructures from the current threat situations. The portfolio also includes solutions approved by the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).


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