Marico to deploy Smart VPN for secure remote access

BANGALORE: Marico Industries, one of India's leading FMCG companies has selected leading SSL VPN product company Aventail Corporation to deploy its market-leading SSL VPN solution.

The Aventail EX-1500 appliance, built on the Aventail Secure Access Policy Platform Version 8.0, will integrate with Marico's existing network and enable secure access to data from any remote location.

Recently launched in the Indian market, ASAP Version 8.0 is the market's first Smart SSL VPN. It sets a new standard for ease-of-use and administration and extends Aventail's market leadership in policy management, application access, and End Point Control.

"In the FMCG business, it is important to have secure access to information on the move. With the Aventail Smart SSL VPN, Marico has created a wide range of “secure” accessibility options,” said Vinit Thakur, Head of Information Technology, Marico Industries Ltd.

“The Aventail EX-1500 has been deployed for e-mail and SAP access. In the near future, we plan to add other applications as well. This will also further enhance our security architecture that currently comprises leading brands like Check Point, ISS Real Secure, Nokia, Nortel and Trend Micro,” said Thakur.

“We share Marico's commitment to delivering superior products and services and look forward to ensuring Marico's on-going success through the benefits of lowered costs, productivity and security of Aventail's SSL VPN solution. The SSL VPN implemented for Marico is based on Aventail's just released smart technology — giving Marico the best of breed products.” said Ajay Kumar, Principal Engineer, Aventail India.