Executive Summary
Business Challenge
The client had to face various challenges while securing its network infrastructure:
Decentralized Network Structure
The client's network was decentralized because the organization operated in multiple branches , requiring uniform security measures
Increased Cyber Threats
Increased cyber threats target sensitive data, and the client needs to protect against them.
Compliance Requirements
Compliance requirements also came into the picture because the organization had to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations to protect the data.
Inefficient Network Management
Managing network policies across multiple sites took a lot of effort and time.
These difficulties raised the possibility of security breaches and produced operational inefficiencies.
Our Solution
To solve the client's problems, we created a holistic solution focused on network security, connectivity, and centralized management
Solution Objectives
Deploy FortiGate Firewalls
FortiGate Firewalls deployment to ensure solid protection across all branch locations.
Implement Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Put Unified Threat Management (UTM) into practice to offer all-encompassing threat defense
Optimize Connectivity with SD-WAN
To improve dependable and safe network operation.
Centralized Management with FortiManager
Using FortiManager for centralized management will simplify network administration and policy enforcement
Methodology
We methodically undertook the implementation to ensure that integration was smooth and operational activities were not dislocated
Initial Assessment and Planning
Thoroughly examined the current network infrastructure and found its critical weak points
Installation and Configuration
FortiGate firewalls with effective network security were implemented in all branches.
UTM Features are activated
All features such as intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, and application control were enabled for a wide array of threats
Sd-wan
Implemented SD-WAN to provide connectivity and prioritize critical business applications.
Setup of Centralized Management
Utilize FortiManager for network policy management, monitoring of performance, and compliance
Results
Here are the improvements in the client's network security and operational efficiency after applying our solution to their existing cybersecurity problem:
Enhanced Security Posture
- 97% security incidents reduction at various branch locations.
- 85% improvement in threat detection and response time
Increased Operational Efficiency
- Improving Network Security and Operational Efficiency through Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions
- 30% increase in network performance
Cost Savings
- 40% savings in operational cost since it would not have to be made an in-house solution. 50% reduction of the incident recovery costs
- 50% reduction of the incident recovery costs
Improved Compliance
- Conducted full compliance with industry regulations. Reduced risk exposure by 65%.
- Reduced risk exposure by 65%.
Empowered IT Team
- The empowered IT team's confidence and capacity to handle cybersecurity activities has increased by 80%. Notable increase in the organization-wide understanding of cybersecurity
- Notable increase in the organization-wide understanding of cybersecurity.