OnRising: biometric access control and network firewall

OnRising: biometric access control and firewall:

2 min read · DataRoad

Our OnRising chose DataRoad to install two biometric access control systems in two rooms and for the installation of one dedicated firewall to the protection of your internal computer network.

Installation services carried out

The project combined physical security and network security in a single initiative:

• Checking and correcting network nodes existing;
• Installation of biometric devices door-opening mechanisms in two rooms, connected to the mains;
• Software installation and configuration access control, with event logging;
• Installing a firewall, including network setup and virtual networks (VLANs);
• Ongoing maintenance and management of the firewall, including the configuration and training of the team on the implemented solution.

Why does combining access control and a firewall enhance security?

An organisation's security has two fronts that need to work together: physical access to spaces and access to the IT network. A biometric system controls who physically enters a room, with an individual log of each access; the firewall, combined with VLAN segmentation, controls and isolates traffic within the network, limiting the impact of any compromised equipment.

By implementing the two solutions together, OnRising gained simultaneous control over who accesses its premises and how traffic flows within its internal network — significantly reducing the organisation's attack surface.

About OnRising

OnRising is a Portuguese consultancy specialising in information technology, operating in both the domestic and international markets; in 2019, it was named one of the best companies to work for in Portugal. The company invests in highly specialised professionals, covering areas such as development, BI, CRM and ERP, with a strategy geared towards finding the perfect match between its consultants’ objectives and its clients’ needs.

IT security services for businesses

DataRoad supports companies in implementing integrated physical and network security solutions:

• Biometric and card-based access control systems;
• Installation and management of firewalls, including the creation of VLANs;
• Review and rectification of existing network infrastructure;
• Ongoing maintenance of network security equipment.

DataRoad would like to thank OnRising for choosing our IT consultancy, IT support, and IT network management and maintenance services.

Other DataRoad projects

• Lambert Clinic: IT Unlimited at the new Corroios branch
• IT Unlimited IT support for businesses
• ReStream: the network of the new office in Portugal and IT Unlimited
• Lambert Clinic: IT Unlimited and comprehensive network maintenance

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DataRoad — IT services for businesses

Our DataRoad it is a premium managed IT services company (MSP), Based in Alfragide and with support nationwide, for 11 years it has provided the IT infrastructure for organizations that cannot stop — public agencies, embassies, hotels, clinics and demanding companies — with a certified technical team, ongoing monitoring and an unlimited support model, the IT Unlimited. There are 232 customers with a contract and the Top 5% SME certification, awarded by scoring.pt.

No IT support, DataRoad takes full charge of the company's IT infrastructure: a helpdesk with a ticketing system, remote and on-site assistance, server management and Microsoft 365, backup copies, cybersecurity, and proactive monitoring.

DataRoad Services

• IT Unlimited — unlimited IT support: unlimited assistance with a fixed monthly fee, with permanent monitoring and alarm system.
• IT support for businesses: helpdesk with a ticketing system and defined response times.
• Computer networks and structured cablingDesign, installation and certification.
• Enterprise wireless networksCoverage study, Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7, centralized management.
• Cybersecurity and firewalls: Perimeter protection and secure remote access.
• Information Technology for the Public SectorExperience with eight public entities and with the rules of public procurement.