APCV - Viseu Cerebral Palsy Association
September 14, 2016
Find out how Openlimits ensured the continuity of APCV, the Viseu Cerebral Palsy Association, after a cryptolocker attack and a ransom demand for the information on its server.
The Customer
Founded in 1982, A.P.C.V., the Viseu Cerebral Palsy Association (Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Viseu), is a non-profit social solidarity institution (IPSS) dedicated to the rehabilitation and social integration of people with disabilities. A.P.C.V. supports more than 530 people in the Viseu district with a wide range of social services.
The Challenge
After A.P.C.V. suffered a cyber attack, it needed to ensure the organisation's technological security and prevent further attacks of this kind.
The solution
To meet the customer's needs, Openlimits chose the WatchGuard Firebox T50. Simple to configure, this Firewall generates real-time reports on network activity and security. Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, this UTM (Unified Threat Management) appliance safeguards intellectual property and prevents the organisatio