A VPN (Virtual Private Network) enables a secure connection to the University of Basel network. This VPN service guarantees access to internal university resources from anywhere.

The University of Basel was faced with the challenge of providing its VPN users with a secure and reliable network connection.

The solution in use was getting on in years and had reached the ‘end of life’. The function of a clientless VPN connection, which is important for the University of Basel, was no longer being pursued by the previous manufacturer. For these reasons, it was necessary to act quickly.

Firstly, the requirements for a new solution were defined and then the offers from various providers were examined. After a thorough evaluation, the University of Basel unanimously decided in favour of the GlobalProtect solution.

This decision was based on the key advantages of GlobalProtect:

• User-based access: access is managed directly on a user basis, allowing for increased security in the management of access rights.
• Always-on protection: GlobalProtect ensures that the connection and protection of employees is always active, even when they are outside the university network.
• Improved user protection: Thanks to the close integration with the security systems, the solution offers increased protection, regardless of where users are located or which network they are using.

Since the introduction of GlobalProtect, the network connection at the University of Basel has improved significantly. Within just two weeks, almost 5,000 VPN users have already switched to the new solution, making their day-to-day work much easier.