Regional Hospital Enhances Data Security and Compliance with SandBlast Threat Emulation Service
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Malware Protection
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Tamper Detection
About The Customer
The customer is a leading regional hospital in the Northeastern U.S. that offers a variety of clinical services, including cardiology, critical care, oncology, and surgical procedures, as well as fitness, wellness, and education programs. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and has received several awards, including recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Like most healthcare providers, the hospital relies heavily on its network to support its most important patient services and business operations. Approximately 1,200 users depend on the network, and the hospital is dedicated to complying with HIPAA and other industry regulations.
The Challenge
The award-winning hospital, one of the premier healthcare providers in the Northeastern U.S., faced a significant challenge in maintaining the security of its critical healthcare operations and data. The hospital had to meet stringent government healthcare regulatory requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). The hospital's network, which supports its most important patient services and business operations, was used by approximately 1,200 users. The IT team was aware of the evolving security landscape, with zero-day malware emerging as a major threat. The stakes were high, as even a brief security lapse could compromise business systems or impact healthcare services. The team also recognized the need to protect the network from threats originating inside the hospital.
The Solution
The hospital had been using Check Point security solutions for years and relied on redundant 12400 Appliances for complete, high availability protection against evolving threats. To complement its firewall and IPS solutions, Check Point recommended the cloud-based SandBlast Threat Emulation Service. This zero-day sandboxing solution offered the required protection and was simple to set up and manage. The service allowed the hospital to discover and stop new threats and zero-day attacks using emulation in a virtual sandbox, focusing on email attachments and file downloads. For additional protection, the hospital used the Check Point IPS Software Blade, which provided deep insight into attacks, their targets, and their sources. The solution also included central unified management, giving the IT team complete control over their entire security environment from a single dashboard.
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