Thales to provide secure Internet access for French government network to secure connections 2106145.

Rollout of the new RIE network is part of a broader programme of government reform. The growing array of threats to information system security was highlighted in the 2012 Bockel Report and is identified as a priority in France's defence spending plan. A radical change to information and communication infrastructures and the way they are managed is now considered more crucial than ever. Particular attention is being paid to securing network access to ensure the resilience of government networks in an increasingly hostile environment.

Thales will progressively implement secure access platforms as each ministerial site joins up to the RIE network. 200 000 users will be connected as of early 2015.

Thales will implement an innovative solution, based on a proven architecture and latest-generation data security components, to ensure the necessary levels of network flexibility, availability and resilience against cyberattacks.

The service platforms will enable government users to filter all user data streams to and from the Internet, including web browsing, file transfers and incoming and outgoing email.

Under this latest contract, the Thales solution will ensure a standardised level of security across the entire RIE interministerial network, tailored for each government entity.