Sallie Mae Enhances Cloud Security and Risk Reporting with Check Point
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Perimeter Security & Access Control
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
Sallie Mae is the premier student lender in the United States. Operating in the financial services industry, the company is responsible for managing sensitive financial and personal data of millions of students. As such, it is imperative for Sallie Mae to maintain a robust and secure IT infrastructure. The company's operations are heavily reliant on cloud-based systems, making it a potential target for various external threats such as malware, phishing, and injections. The scale and speed of their operations, coupled with the growing AWS environment, necessitate a comprehensive and scalable security solution.
The Challenge
Sallie Mae was facing significant challenges in securing its cloud perimeter from external threats. The company needed to respond in real-time to events like malware, phishing, and injections that could potentially compromise the security of their systems and the data they hold. The existing on-premise data centers were not able to scale and speed up to the level required to effectively manage the security risks. The company was also struggling with reporting risk to management in a timely manner. The growing AWS environment added another layer of complexity to the security challenges, requiring visibility and scalability in the security solutions.
The Solution
Sallie Mae turned to Check Point's CloudGuard Cloud Security Posture Management to address its security challenges. This solution provided the company with the ability to instantly report risk to management, enhancing the decision-making process and enabling timely action to mitigate risks. The CloudGuard solution also offered visibility and scalability to protect the growing AWS environment. It allowed Sallie Mae to secure its cloud perimeter from external threats effectively and respond in real-time to events like malware, phishing, and injections. The solution's scalability ensured that it could keep pace with the growth of the AWS environment and the increasing security demands.
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