Enterprise Remote Access VPN (ERAV)

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Overview

N-Wave offers the Enterprise Remote Access VPN (ERAV) as a centralized solution that leverages N-Wave transport to provide remote access network connectivity to users on Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) devices. 

ERAV allows users to obtain secure access to their organization’s internal networks and resources while working from home or on travel and is fully compliant with NOAA VPN Policy.

ERAV hardware and firewall licenses can support 10,000 users, with 23 Gbps of VPN throughput across the two geographically redundant sites.

The following are statistical numbers for the ERAV service: 

  • 71 VPN groups
  • 6 NOAA Line Offices use this service
  • 2 Federal entities use this service
  • 10,000+ registered users

Service Benefits

  • Robust, centrally managed infrastructure
  • Scalable and highly available high-performance VPN solution
  • Geographically dispersed nodes for terminating VPN connections across the U.S.
  • Direct routing to the customer’s site and internal networks through virtual routing and forwarding
  • Customer-defined access control
  • Option to integrate with customer Active Directory for user authorization
  • Easy setup process for each device

Authentication

ERAV uses HSPD-12 Smart Cards (e.g., DOD CAC, select PIV cards) to authenticate VPN users.

Security Controls

As an added value, N-Wave offers security controls for inheritance to its customers.

ERAV customers can fully inherit the following controls through CSAM:

  • AC-17 (1) (2) (3) – Remote Access
  • SC-7(7) – Prevent Split Tunneling For Remote Devices

For More Information

For more information about how ERAV can meet your needs, submit a New Service Request or visit the N-Wave website: nwave.noaa.gov.