Virgin Media Business delivers higher security rating to keep our personal data safe

Virgin Media Business has been accredited to provide safe and secure network services up to the Government’s published Business Impact Level 3 (IL3) criteria, helping public sector organisations across the UK protect public data to an increased level of security.

Virgin Media Business has responded to increasing market demand for encrypted services to protect Government and public sector information, safeguarding confidentiality and integrity. This new and encrypted service is available to any Government and public sector organisation, including prison services, police forces, councils, education authorities, health, and government departments.

Introduction of the encrypted IL3 service brings with it tangible benefits such as:
· Public trust – with hacking accounting for around 60% of data loss, enhanced protection is becoming increasingly important to preserve privacy;
· Builds on existing security measures – encryption is assured to protect public sector information and enhance the security of the network by using techniques such as segregation of VPN channels and integrity checking;
· Simple procurement – Virgin Media Business can overlay IL3 encryption onto both new and existing IPVPN connections for its customers, as well as extending and securely interconnecting with other IPVPN providers;
· Accreditation – The formally approved encrypted overlay service means that customers no longer need to seek their own accreditation removing much of the accreditation pain and simplifying the process.

Duncan Higgins, marketing director, Virgin Media Business, said: “Everyone has the right for their personal information to be kept safe and secure. With our new encrypted service, we became part of a small group of companies that can give public sector organisations a fully secure data communications service”

“IL3 addresses security concerns that public sector organisations face every day and also value for money to save the taxpayer. Policy is becoming much more focused on protecting data, with organisations liable for costly fines if they get it wrong. Now, they can mitigate the risk and, instead of spending time defending our information, they can invest more in improving infrastructure to support the vital day-to-day services they provide.”