Why This County Government Couldn’t Wait to Add Additional Security to Proofpoint
Company Size
200-1,000
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Microsoft 365
- Proofpoint
- Avanan
Tech Stack
- Cloud Email Security
- APIs
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Database Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
- Intrusion Detection Systems
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Midwest County is a small county government located in the United States. The county's cybersecurity solutions are funded by taxpayers, and all dollars are rigorously audited. The county is subject to an increasing amount of threats, including ransomware attacks and credential harvesting attacks. The county's Information Technology director, John Daniels, is responsible for ensuring the security of the county's Microsoft 365 email environment. Daniels is particularly concerned about election security, as he knows that even his small county is a target for cyberattacks. He needs to provide security that keeps the identities of residents safe and allows normal government business to function.
The Challenge
Midwest County, a small county government in the United States, was facing a significant challenge with its email security. The county was particularly prone to ransomware campaigns and credential harvesting attacks, which were often delivered via phishing expeditions. The county's existing email security solution, Proofpoint, was failing to block these attacks, and the county was paying a high price for this ineffective protection. With an upcoming election, the personal data held by the county was more valuable than ever, and the county needed a cost-effective email security solution that could effectively stop phishing and credential harvesting campaigns.
The Solution
In response to the challenges faced by Midwest County, the county decided to implement Avanan, a cloud email security platform. Avanan uses APIs to block phishing, malware, and data leakage in the line of communications traffic, catching threats missed by Microsoft and adding a transparent layer of security for the entire suite that also protects other collaboration tools like Slack. Avanan was able to work alongside Proofpoint, acting as an additional layer of security and stopping the attacks that Proofpoint was missing. The solution also offered detailed, real-time reporting, allowing Daniels to analyze every aspect of a threat and present easy-to-understand reports to county leadership. The price point of Avanan was lower than Proofpoint, and the county was able to add more security features, such as protection for the county's SharePoint and OneDrive accounts.
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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