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MBM Computer System Solutions Enhances Internet Security for SMBs with Check Point

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Networks & Connectivity - Gateways

Applicable Industries

National Security & Defense
Retail

Applicable Functions

Procurement

Use Cases

Inventory Management
Tamper Detection

Services

Cybersecurity Services
System Integration

About The Customer

MBM Computer System Solutions is a Managed Services Provider headquartered in Troy, Michigan since 1985. The company serves thousands of successful businesses in manufacturing, legal, health care, retail, and financial services markets. As one of the largest independent technology support firms in Michigan, MBM is known for its customer-driven, expert computer, Internet Ensure-IT Managed Security, cabling and telephone system support. The company's clients are primarily small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) that rely on MBM for end-to-end IT services.

The Challenge

MBM Computer System Solutions, a Michigan-based Managed Services Provider for SMB clients in various sectors, prides itself on providing end-to-end IT services. The company's reputation is built on its ability to ensure uptime for businesses while helping them run as efficiently as possible. However, to maintain this level of service, MBM needed a solution that offered robust IT security and central management capabilities. The company was also looking for a solution that would allow them to build a recurring revenue model. The challenge was to find a comprehensive solution that could keep pace with ongoing business needs and the constantly shifting security threats. Furthermore, the solution needed to provide MBM with total control over their clients’ IT systems, including control of licensing and renewal of customer’s products.

The Solution

MBM began searching for new IT security management solutions when their existing firewall security application was no longer supported by the vendor. After a comprehensive search, they found that the Check Point Safe@Office appliances offered the required Internet security as well as a central management and service provisioning platform. The Check Point Security Management Portal (SMP) features a Web-based user interface and a robust and resilient architecture to support the management of up to tens of thousands of Safe@Office gateways. The selection of combined Check Point security solutions also provided MBM with the opportunity to brand the solution. They created Ensure-IT Managed Security, a comprehensive, flat rate, completely managed gateway Internet security solution with anti-spam, antivirus, Web content filtering, Internet monitoring, reporting, and more.

Operational Impact

The use of Safe@Office and SMP has allowed MBM to offer unprecedented levels of security, service, and support. The Safe@Office appliance extends the ability to control threats such as spam and perform Internet Web site filtering. SMP allows MBM to manage firewalls remotely, a capability they didn’t have before. They can also easily stay ahead of customer issues through the system. The combined solution has not only benefited MBM's customer base but also optimized MBM's own operations. The Ensure-IT Managed Security solution has been extremely well received by new and existing customers, providing another product for sales representatives to sell with confidence.

Quantitative Benefit

MBM has more than quadrupled the number of firewalls they manage in the past year alone.
The Check Point solution saves valuable time and resources for MBM, allowing the company to optimize its operations.
The Safe@Office appliance extends the ability to control threats such as spam and perform Internet Web site filtering, both of which can result in lost revenue for businesses.