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Optix Enhances Client Data Security and Gains Visibility with Check Point Small Business Appliances

Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Networks & Connectivity - NFC

Applicable Industries

Electronics
Retail

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance
Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management
Tamper Detection

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
System Integration

About The Customer

Optix is a leading provider of practice management software for optical professionals in the U.K. The company's solutions are designed for cloud delivery, enabling opticians to securely access and use management, clinical, and administrative capabilities online. More than 800 independent opticians rely on Optix for seamless, leading-edge capabilities to take their practices to the next level of efficiency. Optix's clients range from single-doctor practices to global retail organizations with optical services departments, all of whom need secure management, clinical, and administrative capabilities.

The Challenge

Optix, a leading provider of practice management software for optical professionals in the U.K., faced the challenge of ensuring stronger protection for client business data and secure VPN connections for each client. The company needed to simplify the management of hundreds of connected appliances. As healthcare providers, opticians treat patients and have the same requirements for managing patient, scheduling, and clinical data as other healthcare providers. Ensuring patient privacy and meeting other compliance regulations are critical. More than 800 opticians in the U.K. turn to Optix solutions to gain high-quality practice management tools without the worries of having to deploy, manage, upgrade, or support IT equipment and applications themselves. However, the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol that Optix used to protect connections was no longer sufficient to secure patient, clinical, confidential business, and payment information.

The Solution

Optix evaluated several security solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, but they were either not robust enough or lacked features that allowed Optix to easily manage hundreds of connections. The company chose the Check Point 700 Appliance, designed specifically to protect small business employees, networks, and data from cyber threats through integrated, multi-layered security. Optix uses the firewall, Virtual Private Network (VPN), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), and URL filtering capabilities to secure connections with its clients. When an optician subscribes to the Optix service, Optix pre-configures the appliance using the Check Point Zero-Touch Configuration feature before sending it to the optician’s practice. Optix also uses the Check Point Security Management Portal to manage all of the appliances. The Security Management Portal provides a central management and service-provisioning platform for zero-touch operations.

Operational Impact

The implementation of Check Point Small Business Appliances has had a significant impact on Optix's operations. The zero-touch configuration capabilities enable the Optix team to deploy customer appliances without requiring a technician at each location, which saves time and reduces costs. The web-based interface offers numerous benefits, including the ability to see the entire deployment of appliances and identify any potential issues at a glance. Real-time alerts and automated reporting enable the team to focus on other tasks instead of having to constantly monitor the infrastructure and connections. Furthermore, customers appreciate the fact that Optix chooses top-end solutions for protecting their clinical and business data, which enhances their confidence in the Optix brand.

Quantitative Benefit