Forcepoint Enables AZ Sint-Lucas Hospital to Safeguard Patient Care
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- Europe
Country
- Belgium
Product
- Forcepoint Web Security
- Forcepoint Email Security
Tech Stack
- Web Security
- Email Security
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Human Resources
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
AZ Sint-Lucas is an independent Belgian hospital recognized for its promotion of safety culture and quality assurance of patient care. The hospital's top priority is saving lives, not protecting data. However, the unsecured web and email access created a risk to sensitive patient information. The hospital needed a flexible solution that would not impact care.
The Challenge
Healthcare professionals at AZ Sint-Lucas Hospital required unfiltered access to websites to provide patients with the best possible outcome. This resulted in a substantial amount of unprotected data being sent and received via smartphones, tablets, or other devices. A study of user behavior discovered that staff visited more non-work-related websites than job-related sites, posing a serious risk for data loss or theft. The increasing number of spam complaints also required too much time from the IT team to handle.
The Solution
The hospital turned to Forcepoint for a solution. Forcepoint Web and Email Security were implemented to deliver safe web browsing and email. This balanced the professional and personal needs of the staff, on and off the network, without putting Protected Health Information (PHI) at risk. The solution allowed for the creation of custom rules, such as allowing social media but blocking gaming sites. YouTube was also utilized as an instructional tool instead of for non-work-related topics.
Operational Impact
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