In today’s cybersecurity world, there are threats that can cripple the business processes of entire industries in the country, disabling companies that specialize in the same type of work. The speed and complexity with which viruses and cyber attacks evolve require deeper security measures than standard antivirus solutions. The essential element of protection against such events is the creation and use of a protected area that is not only isolated from external threats, but also built with special attention to the technical structure. For this, special ZVID points are used, which are Internet access nodes with unique encryption mechanisms that provide an additional level of data protection. It allows you to maintain the continuity of internal network processes and guarantee the protection of databases. Their use in the construction of network communications is an integral part of the protection strategy of companies that strive for a high level of reliability and confidentiality in their work.

What is a secure Internet node?

A secure Internet access point, also often called a secure gateway or VPN gateway, acts as an intermediary between your local network and the Internet. It monitors incoming and outgoing traffic using various security mechanisms such as filtering, firewalls, and encryption.

SSH tunnels and secure Internet communication nodes are closely related. When a user connects to a remote server, the SSH tunnel encrypts all data passing through that channel. If the server is accessed through a VPN, an additional layer of encryption is provided by a gateway that includes a VPN.

These two elements together allow a high level of security to be achieved when connecting the company’s local network to an external server or the global Internet. SSH tunnels ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data transferred between the client and server by protecting data at the application level. Secure Internet nodes add another layer of protection by encrypting all traffic passing through the local network to the Internet (or vice versa). This prevents the possibility of data interception because even if the traffic was intercepted it would have no value without the appropriate encryption key.

How does ZVID implement protection against cyber attacks?

Using a comprehensive approach to security, ZVID provides several levels of protection, including detection, to prevent incidents. A protected Internet access node is an effective method against such threats:

1. DDoS attacks: Techniques such as load balancing and traffic filtering are used to minimize the impact of distributed attacks and denial of service. It can reduce the risk of network congestion by automatically dropping suspicious traffic.
2. Phishing — ZVID makes phishing attacks harder to carry out by providing additional layers of authentication and encryption. They can block access to known malicious sites and use email filtering systems to detect fraudulent messages.
3. Malware distribution – A secure Internet access point includes solutions that prevent viruses and malware from entering through network connections. It can block known and unknown malware by using constantly updated virus signature databases and applying behavioral analysis.

Which companies need to use ZVID in their business?

Especially government institutions need to use such systems. In particular, according to Presidential Decree No. 254/2017, there is a mandatory requirement for state institutions to use services that ensure a high level of protection of state secrets and citizens’ personal data. The use of ZVID is also important for the activities of financial companies, including banks and insurance organizations; can significantly reduce the risk of financial data leaks and ensure the security of customer transactions.

In medicine, where the processing and storage of patient data requires strict confidentiality, a secure Internet connection point is critical. For e-commerce platforms that are constantly under attack from scammers and hackers, a secure Internet access point allows users to be kept safe and commerce transactions to be reliable.