AST`s VPN Security Specialisation partnership renewed

The AST Group`s accreditation as a Cisco VPN Security Specialisation Partner in SA has been officially renewed.

According to the Cisco Partner Specialisation Team: "AST Group has again met the resource requirements for a VPN Security Specialisation and has continued to demonstrate that it is qualified to sell and install the application, and to support clients with their VPN Security Specialisation in SA."

Cisco is a leader in world-class networking and security products. In order to be recognised by the Cisco Partner Specialisation Program, AST Networks, a business unit of the JSE-listed AST Group, has had to develop and demonstrate its expertise in technologies, solutions and services through structured training road maps and a knowledge validation process.

The VPN/Security Specialisation recognises partners for their knowledge and expertise in selling, designing, installing and supporting a comprehensive network security solution. This specialisation enables AST Networks to address the needs of all its clients, from the largest enterprise client to small and medium-sized business clients. The VPN/Security Specialisation focuses on the entire Cisco suite of security products.

Network security technologies enable new business applications by reducing risk and providing a foundation for business growth with intranet, extranet and electronic commerce applications, and by helping to protect sensitive data and corporate resources from intrusion. AST Networks is proud of its accreditation.

"We are certain in the knowledge that we can deliver skilled technical services and a scalable, reliable network security solution, thanks to our in-depth knowledge of and experience with the Cisco VPN Security products," says Dr Brian Armstrong, MD of AST Networks.