Datev e.G.

Datev relies on superior security requirements. Order data of their clients should, after all, never fall into the wrong hands. Datev might otherwise face severe penalties and even imprisonment, since they are bound by tax consultancy laws to professional secrecy.

NCP requirements were clear:

• Secure, and economically viable integration of field executives for the 26 Datev Information Centres (DICs) into the central data network via WiFi (access points to replace direct LAN connections)
• Creating an infrastructure, which would allow for optional deployment of ultra mobile end devices (PDA and UMTS devices)
• Safeguarding that users would not be able to undertake client configuration modifications
• Compatibility with existing VPN gateways from third party manufacturers, as well as terminal server technologies
• Centralised management

Technology deployed in NCP solution:
Remote access via WiFi, router with DSL connection and the Internet, tunnel endpoint at head office is also VPN gateway (Cisco), strong authentication via Datev Smartcard, IPsec VPN infrastructure: NCP Secure Enterprise Client (Win32/64), NCP Secure Enterprise Server, NCP Secure Enterprise Management.

• Case Study (pdf)