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Old Mutual Zimbabwe Enhances Data Security and Management with Check Point R80 Unified Security

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Technology Category
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
  • Networks & Connectivity - Gateways
Applicable Industries
  • Finance & Insurance
  • National Security & Defense
Use Cases
  • Inventory Management
  • Tamper Detection
Services
  • Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
  • Cybersecurity Services
About The Customer
Old Mutual Zimbabwe is a financial company that includes both an insurance division and a bank division. It is part of Old Mutual Limited, a pan-African investment, savings, insurance, and banking group. Headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe, Old Mutual Zimbabwe offers insurance and banking services to the Zimbabwean people. With 30,000 employees, Old Mutual Limited is a premium pan-African financial services group that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions across key markets in 14 countries. Its customers include individuals, small and medium-sized businesses, corporations, and institutions across several market segments.
The Challenge
Old Mutual Zimbabwe, a leading financial institution, was facing significant challenges in protecting sensitive personal and financial data from hackers and malware. The company's network was exposed to external threats due to the numerous applications accessed from outside its network, particularly through the internet. The existing security solution was inadequate, making file management difficult and central management non-existent. Analyzing logs and data was a complex task, often requiring third-party tools. These management issues led to frequent timeouts, disrupting the smooth operation of the company's services.
The Solution
Old Mutual Zimbabwe opted for Check Point CloudGuard Network Security and Check Point Quantum Smart-1 to address its security and management challenges. Having been a Check Point customer for eight years, the company migrated from Check Point 4500 appliances on R77.30 to Check Point 6500 Security Gateway on R80.30. The new solution provided deep security, plugging all the gaps that Old Mutual had with its legacy system. Unique to Check Point is the multi-tasking ability in R80 Unified Security, allowing two people to log in at the same time to make changes and updates. The reporting module enables engineers to see the health and status of the appliances, facilitating easier management. The deep log analysis available with Check Point is also a major improvement, providing insights into source destinations, points where traffic is dropping, and the reasons for the drop.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of Check Point CloudGuard Network Security and Check Point Quantum Smart-1 has significantly improved Old Mutual Zimbabwe's security and management processes. The new solution has provided complete visibility into security across their entire network in a customizable dashboard, enabling better control and monitoring. The multi-tasking ability in R80 Unified Security has enhanced collaboration, with two people able to log in at the same time to make changes and updates. This has improved productivity and freed up staff for other tasks. The deep log analysis has provided valuable insights, helping the team understand where and why traffic is dropping, thereby facilitating more effective troubleshooting.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Improved management across the whole environment with central access to files
  • Complete visibility into security across their entire network in a customizable dashboard
  • Multi-tasking with concurrent admins and concurrent sessions enabling collaboration

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