The SSFN certification is an important development for the communication system of banks. Authorized participants active in the Swiss financial district can establish a secure connection with each other and with the infrastructure of financial markets. The SSFN network is monitored and secured separately. This makes communication with payment systems, such as SIC, safer and more stable. SSFN also makes a significant contribution to the fight against cyber threats.
"Our SSFN certification is an important step in the growth of InterCloud. SSFN and the SCION protocol have enormous potential to make financial services safer, both in Switzerland and beyond," says Mourad El Malki, CISO at InterCloud. "We are excited to play a key role in its success. In a heavily regulated sector, something as essential as cloud connectivity and the movement of data over the network must be managed closely. This requires in-depth knowledge and experience with optimal connectivity approaches. It is especially important how highly sensitive data is transferred in a manner that complies with international regulations regarding data sovereignty and security. We are proud to be the first company to do this for SSFN."
"Implementing a secure and resilient network like SSFN is essential, given the increasingly sophisticated threats," says Bo Duim, Global Vice President at InterCloud. "Banks stay ahead of malicious actors by investing in future-proof security solutions. Compliance with SSFN demonstrates that a bank is committed to maintaining the highest current security standards."
InterCloud has a background in SDCI. This means that customers connecting to SSFN have access to expertise that is exclusively available through InterCloud. The company also plans to leverage its extensive experience in cloud connectivity and deliver it where needed. InterCloud's offering is provided as a fully managed end-to-end service. This gives banks easy access to the company's infrastructure. It also simplifies the transition to SSFN.