Mobility

The Problem

Mobility, whether working on the move or working from home, is embedded in the strategy of many public sector organisations. Improved productivity, the retention of scarce skills as the public sector estate is rationalised, and business continuity make it an attractive option. However, many such mobile solutions have historically been high cost due to the complexity of the security solutions needed within HMG to protect the system, and the management costs associated with ‘bespoke’ government solutions.

The tier one cyber security threat identifies the risk to the UK’s economy and national security. In the light of this threat, compliance with the Cabinet Office and the Information Commissioner’s guidelines will maintain public confidence and ensure mobility remains a viable option.

The key to UK Public Sector mobile network solutions is to provide a robust security wrapper around a wide variety of mobile devices with strong mobile data management and compliance, at low cost.

The Juniper Solution

Juniper’s involvement with the Public Sector Network ensures our solutions are developed from a fundamental understanding of the Government’s secure “network of networks” approach. Juniper’s experience is relevant to both National and Local Government whether seeking compliance with the Security Policy framework or the Mobile Networking Controls Code of Connection. Our long standing leading position in the delivery of secure remote access solutions to all parts of UK public sector provides a firm trusted foundation to expand our capabilities to mobile handset solutions.

Juniper Networks offers a broad portfolio of secure, high-performance remote access networking solutions to meet the full spectrum of government agency needs. The Juniper Secure Access solution for home and remote working using corporate laptops is CCT Mark certified for Impact Level 2 use, approved by CESG for use at Impact Level 3, and widely used by local authorities for GCSX Code of Connection. The new Junos Pulse Mobile Security Suite is designed to protect smartphones from viruses, malware and physical compromise. It will also protect the information stored on the smartphone in the event of loss or theft.