Franklin Synergy Bank Improves Network, Email, and Web Security with Barracuda Networks
Company Size
11-200
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Barracuda Firewall
- Barracuda Web Filter
- Barracuda Spam Firewall
- Barracuda Link Balancer
- Barracuda Message Archiver
Tech Stack
- VPN
- SSL VPN
- IPsec
- VLANs
- DMZs
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Finance & Insurance
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Facility Management
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Franklin Synergy Bank is a community bank located in Franklin, Tennessee. Founded in 2007, the bank offers a unique blend of tailored banking products and leverages technology, such as mobile banking, to provide a superior banking experience for its customers. The bank has approximately 70 employees across 11 locations. James Dyal, the Network Administrator, is responsible for the bank’s IT infrastructure. The bank focuses on providing reliable and secure banking services to its customers while ensuring the safety and efficiency of its internal operations.
The Challenge
Franklin Synergy Bank needed a unified solution for its network, web, and email security. The existing firewall was becoming a bottleneck, and the bank required a significant upgrade to handle the growing number of locations and remote users. The bank also needed site-to-site and client-to-site VPN services that could scale without increasing costs. Additionally, the bank needed to segment its network properly. The previous WatchGuard firewall was degrading in performance, necessitating a new solution. For web security, the bank needed to monitor online employee activities to limit time spent on leisure sites and restrict access to inappropriate content, such as adult and gambling sites. The solution needed to ensure that employees did not visit sites that could expose the bank to viruses and malware. The email infrastructure also required better control to manage spam, prevent data loss, and protect against viruses and DDoS attacks. The bank needed a centralized method to streamline the management of its security posture.
The Solution
Franklin Synergy Bank implemented several Barracuda solutions to address its security needs. The Barracuda Firewall provided granular control over web applications and network bandwidth, allowing the bank to manage VLANs, DMZs, and NATs effectively. The firewall also included VPN functionality, enabling SSL VPN and IPsec connectivity for remote users and connecting various locations with IPsec tunnels. The bank integrated the Barracuda Web Filter to enforce granular Internet policies, manage bandwidth for web applications, and monitor employee Internet usage. The Web Filter helped limit liabilities and risks from inappropriate content and blocked access to potentially dangerous websites. The Barracuda Spam Firewall was added to provide comprehensive email security, reducing spam and protecting against data loss, viruses, and DDoS attacks. The Barracuda Link Balancer and Barracuda Message Archiver were also part of the solution, ensuring reliable and secure network and email operations. The unified Barracuda solutions offered similar user interfaces, reducing the technology learning curve and easing day-to-day management. Barracuda Cloud Control provided a centralized management portal for remote access and monitoring of the bank’s security posture.
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