German Engineering Specialist Enhances Cybersecurity and Reduces Administration Time with Check Point Infinity
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
- Sensors - Gas Sensors
Applicable Industries
- Apparel
- National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
- Inventory Management
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- Training
About The Customer
Motortech is a specialist manufacturer of parts and accessories for stationary gas engines. The company is a leading German engineering specialist, operating globally with over 250 employees. While based in Germany, Motortech has operations throughout the world and works closely with international customers. The business creates, shares, and develops critical engineering designs, which form the basis of its valuable intellectual property. As a vital link in a global supply chain, Motortech cannot afford to be seen as a weak link in terms of cybersecurity.
The Challenge
Motortech, a leading German engineering specialist, faced significant challenges in strengthening its network's threat prevention capabilities and improving its understanding of potential future cyber threats. The company operates in a highly connected, global marketplace, creating, sharing, and developing critical engineering designs that form the basis of its valuable intellectual property. As a vital link in a global supply chain, Motortech needed to protect itself against cyber threats to maintain its reputation and ensure the security of its IP. The company sought to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its cybersecurity by adopting a unified approach with a single solution and centralized management.
The Solution
Motortech implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity solution from Check Point, based around SandBlast and Security Management R80.10, running on Check Point Infinity architecture. This combined solution provided Motortech with the assurance that potential cybersecurity threats are prevented from even entering the business, while giving the IT team complete visibility of all network activity. Check Point Security Management R80.10 offered integrated visibility and clearer security insights, reducing the complexity of managing cybersecurity. It enabled Motortech to create single unified policies for all networks and cloud objects, with enhanced performance productivity delivered through policy automation capabilities. Check Point SandBlast automatically cleaned all email attachments entering the business, preventing security threats without placing responsibility in the hands of the end-user.
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