DURHAM, N.C., March 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/
-- AT&T* provides AW North Carolina, a leading
manufacturer of automatic transmissions, with security and
mobility business services. The solutions will help connect
employees and protect data across the AW North Carolina
network.
Today's businesses face growing cybersecurity threats. AT&T
research published in October found that 90% of companies
experienced a preventable cyberattack last year.
To stay protected, businesses should consider a multilayered
approach. However, many organizations don't have the resources to
develop and manage a layered security approach on their own.
AW North Carolina looked to AT&T after experiencing service
disruptions from ransomware and viruses, harming day-to-day
operations. This also halted production at times, creating a
potential loss of revenue.
AT&T and its Cybersecurity Consulting Division deployed an
Incident Response and Forensics team who were able to identify and
eradicate the ransomware and get AW North Carolina back online. The
company now uses AT&T network, mobility and security
solutions:
- AT&T AVPN. This provides a private and highly secure
network connection for AW North Carolina so that their employees
can transmit data more securely between various locations.
- Network-Based Firewall. This scans and detects potential
threats. It filters out known and suspected attacks in near
real-time. This creates agility to meet the ever-changing needs of
an organization.
- AT&T Secure Email Gateway. This tailors email protection to
specific infrastructure and business needs and requires no hardware
or software to buy, manage or maintain.
- AT&T Cloud Web Security Service. This helps protect against
viruses and malware. It also offers custom security policies and
controls across the network so employees can benefit from maximum
uptime and avoid downtime.
- Enterprise Mobility Management. This manages mobile devices and
endpoints to help reduce security risks. Employees have virtually
seamless access to their apps without interruptions.
"It was essential to find a solution to these attacks as quickly
as possible," said John Peterson,
General Manager of Information Technology, AW North Carolina. "A
highly secure network is key to our success. Now, it's no longer a
matter of chasing a virus from one network connection to the next
to identify compromised computers. Throughout the process, AT&T
was a trusted advisor."
"Today, an attack could mean a loss of reputation, revenue, and
resources," said Todd Waskelis, Vice
President of AT&T Security Consulting. "Reacting quickly and
with the right tools is of the utmost importance. We worked with AW
North Carolina to understand the root cause of this attack and how
it happened using Incident Response and Forensics capabilities to
not only protect their business, but to also improve their security
protections to help prevent further security issues."
AW North Carolina, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aisin AW of
Japan, the world's number one
automatic transmission manufacturer, builds fully assembled
transmissions and components for Toyota's North America plants. AT&T services
will help to prevent cyber threats across its 2 campuses with 2,200
employees.
To learn more about AT&T Cybersecurity Consulting Services,
visit
https://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/cybersecurity/consulting/.
For more information on AW North Carolina, visit
http://www.aw-nc.com.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by
subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T
brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About Aisin AW
Aisin AW Co., Ltd. is a leading
manufacturer of automatic transmissions and car navigation systems.
The company has the largest share of the global automatic
transmission market as its products are used by 43 auto
manufacturers. The company also promotes the development of
eco-friendly technologies via hybrid systems and other
products.
In 1992, Aisin AW successfully developed the world's first voice
navigation system. The company's car navigation systems have been
adopted by major auto manufacturers and suppliers around the world,
including Toyota, Audi, Volkswagen, General Motors, Fujitsu Ten,
Panasonic, and more.
Aisin AW Co., Ltd. was founded in 1969, and has its head office
in Anjo City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. For more information, please
visit http://www.aisin-aw.co.jp/en/.
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the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider.** We also
help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our
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