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Perimeter81

Learn how Perimeter81 can help secure network access for your company, no matter where your employees work.

Updated over a year ago

Introduction

Perimeter81 is a cloud-based Secure Network as a Service Provider that helps to increase security for today's modern and distributed workforces, giving companies of all sizes the power to be fully mobile and confidently cloud-based. This article will explain what Perimeter81 is, the value it can provide to Electric's customers, and how Electric can help with the implementation of it for companies like yours.

Perimeter81 Overview

Perimeter81, a Secure Network as a Service provider, is comprised of four different components.

Unified Cloud Management Platform with which IT personnel can manage their team, network and permissions, and monitor network activity. The platform offers Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), and mobile support.

Multi-tenant Cloud where multiple networks can be created and segmented based on different permissions. Networks can be interconnected with centrally based office and native firewalls, or to cloud services through IP whitelisting.

Easy-to-use agents that can be installed on either mobile or laptop devices. This offers your employees single-click access to any local network or cloud-based resource while providing a unified security experience - regardless of their location.

Zero trust, agent-less application access which employs multi-layered user trust and device trust policy validation that will authorize employees before granting them access to applications. This secures your network, employees, and applications.

Who can benefit from Perimeter81?

Perimeter81 is well-suited for a number of different companies, if one or more of the following applies to your company, talk to your Customer Success Manager about enabling Perimeter81:

  • Companies with a hybrid and/or remote workforce.

  • Any company with on-premise file server(s).

  • Any company with an existing VPN software.

  • Companies with International locations.

  • Company with cloud resources, e.g. resources hosted in AWS or Azure.

  • Any company with Compliance Requirements.

What value does Perimeter81 provide?

Enables Remote Access so Employees can connect from multiple devices, from various locations, at any time - day or night!

Secures the Cloud because, although your cloud provider offers network infrastructure, it does not address access point security into your network. It's up to you to ensure the access to your cloud environment is secure.

Encrypts Transmitted Data to ensure that all transmitted data, regardless of device or location, is completely encrypted and that only authorized connections are established.

Scalability thanks to a cloud-enabled VPN that enables customers to easily and securely onboard new employees with access to company network and other resources, regardless of location.

Always on VPN to help protect company data from temporary exposure in the event of a broken connection.

Perimeter81 Deployment Process

If your company contacts Electric to deploy Perimeter81 for network and VPN security, a Project Manager will partner with you and your Customer Success Manager to complete the deployment project. Below is an overview of the standard deployment process.

Discovery

Project Manager introduction, presentation of proposed timeline and action plan. Creation of new Perimeter81 account (confirmation of licenses, gateway locations, login method, etc.), reconciliation of active user licenses/endpoints, and network review (e.g. SaaS services, on-premise, identity providers)

Configuration

Implementation of SSO* and SAML, if applicable. Creation of network in Perimeter81 dashboard, configuration of Perimeter81 settings (e.g. 2FA, auto-launch, etc.). Gateways identified during Discovery phase will be created.

*SSO must be implemented prior to start of Perimeter81 deployment project.

Deployment

Begin user testing, which includes set-up of test users and collection of user feedback and updates to documentation. Upon completion of user testing, company-wide deployment by Electric via device management tools (Kaseya and/or Jamf Pro). Customers are responsible for installing Perimeter81 for their employees that are not enrolled with Electric device management tools.

Closing

Perimeter81 dashboard has been configured, network gateway(s) and other features have been confirmed and documented. Project Manager will provide the customer with documentation necessary for onboarding new users (if applicable). Customer will be asked to sign off on project completion via email.

Please note, additional services requested that are not defined and covered by the original statement of work will constitute a change order/amendment. All project work related to the deployment of Perimeter81 will be completed during regular business hours. If after-hours or weekend work is requested, it will impact pricing and require a project scope change.

*Rates for Perimeter81 are subject to individual customer needs. Talk to your Customer Success Manager to learn more.

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