Regione Marche Powers Up Security with Quantum Security Gateways and Virtual Systems from Check Point
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum)
- Industry: Government
- Location: EMEA
One of Italy’s 20 regions, Marche is in central Italy, bordering the Adriatic Sea. Its five provinces and 239 municipalities are governed by the Regione Marche, with the regional capital at Ancona. The Regione Marche manages a wide range of administrative, financial, healthcare, and political services for the area’s provinces
Check Point supported our virtual security approach with the unique Virtual Systems solution. It enabled us to deploy industry-leading protection across multiple locations with a single view into everything. It’s a game-changer.”
— Domenico Cacciari, Network Administrator, Regione Marche
Challenge
- Consolidate multiple firewall solutions from multiple vendors
- Improve management consistency across environments and locations
- Ensure security continuity for the business and services
Solution
- Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- Check Point Virtual Systems
- Check Point R80 Security Management
Outcome
- Consolidated multiple point solutions and clusters into a powerful, scalable security infrastructure
- Unified control with a single view across a combined physical and virtual environment
- Reduced troubleshooting time from days to less than an hour
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How Anglia Ruskin University Slashed IT Workloads And...
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How Anglia Ruskin University Slashed IT Workloads And Improved Security Maturity Through Automated Email Protection And Increased Resilience
- Solution: Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Education
- Location: EMEA
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a modern public university with campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough and London. With over 35,000 students and more than 4,000 staff, ARU is known for its commitment to inclusive education, innovation and employability. The university continues to invest in digital transformation to support its academic and administrative communities.
“The most tangible improvement is the dramatic reduction in security incidents. Our Microsoft 365 team is handling a much lower level of threats that need to be remediated, compared to before. This improvement is particularly significant given the increasing sophistication of email-based attacks targeting educational institutions.”
-Kyle Strudwick, Head of User Infrastructure at ARU
Challenge
- Legacy email security platform could no longer keep pace with sophisticated threats
- Improve the maturity level of cyber security program
- Improve user experience while also increasing security
Solution
- Harmony Email & Collaboration
Outcome
- Reduced number of threats getting through email defenses
- Decreased email security tickets by 10 to 15 percent
- Unprecedented levels of positive feedback from users throughout the university
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Unified Security Platform Transforms K-12 District's Cyber Defenses
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Unified Security Platform Transforms K-12 District's Cyber Defenses
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum), Cloud (CloudGuard), Security for Remote Users (Harmony), Infinity Platform
- Industry: Education
- Location: Americas
The Charleston County School District (CCSD) is a nationally accredited school district dedicated to providing equitable and high-quality educational opportunities for all its students. CCSD is the second-largest school system in South Carolina, representing a unique blend of urban, suburban, and rural schools that span 1,300 square miles along the coast. CCSD serves approximately 50,000 students in 88 schools and specialized programs.
“A big benefit of the Check Point Infinity ELA agreement is that we weren’t forced to buy everything Check Point offered. We were able to layer exactly what we could afford and what we need right now, and what we need as we go forward.”
-Tom Nawrocki, executive director of network, operations, and cyber security at CCSD
Challenge
- Limited security event visibility and after-hours coverage
- Cyber security tool sprawl fragmented security management and increased training complexity
- The district faced unpredictable budgeting and funding sources
Solution
- Quantum Security Gateways
- CloudGuard Network Security
- Infinity MDR/MPR (Managed Detection/Prevention & Response)
- Harmony Workspace
- Infinity Portal
- Check Point Infinity Enterprise License Agreement (ELA)
Outcome
- Dramatically improved visibility and 24/7 security coverage
- Streamlined operations through unified platform and staff training
- Predictable budgeting and flexible resource planning
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Shift from Legacy Defenses to Future-Proof Security Proves...
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Shift from Legacy Defenses to Future-Proof Security Proves Winning Strategy Against Sophisticated Phishing Attacks and Cyber Threats
- Solution: Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Hospitality
- Location: EMEA
Rotana is one of the region’s leading hospitality companies, founded in Abu Dhabi in 1992. It manages a portfolio of over 116 properties in operation and under development across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Türkiye. Known for its commitment to quality and guest satisfaction, Rotana operates six distinct brands: Rotana Hotels & Resorts, Centro Hotels, Rayhaan Hotels & Resorts, Arjaan Hotel Apartments, Edge by Rotana, and The Residences by Rotana.
Our Harmony Email & Collaboration deployment went very smoothly. We received strong support from Check Point and experienced a seamless technical implementation. We ran Harmony Email & Collaboration in parallel with existing systems for about a month to ensure a seamless transition.
-Biju Dharmaraj, Corporate Director of Information Security & Compliance at Rotana
Challenge
- Sophisticated phishing and targeted cyberattacks threatening the company and guest data
- High operational workloads and inefficiencies with the previous email security solution
- Needed to Meet stringent regulatory mandates and protect sensitive personal information (PII)
Solution
- Harmony Email & Collaboration
Outcome
- Stopped 50% more phishing and targeted attacks, dramatically improving security
- Slashed IT workload and ticket volume with streamlined processes and automation
- Achieved robust regulatory compliance and safeguarded sensitive data
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How Bell Canada Provides Its Customers Continuous, Scalable...
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How Bell Canada Provides Its Customers Continuous, Scalable Protection Against Modern Cyber Threats
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum), Cloud (CloudGuard), Security for Remote Users (Harmony), Infinity Platform
- Industry: Telecommunications
- Location: Americas
Bell is Canada’s largest communications company, providing advanced broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communication services. Founded in Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc.
“We partner with Check Point because we firmly believe in Check Point’s technology. Having over 30 years of cyber security industry experience enables Check Point to be on the bleeding edge, and we value Check Point’s vision to enable us to not only keep our customers’ security today but also secure well into the future.”
-Errol Fernandes, security and data center national sales leader at Bell Canada
Challenge
- Provide their customers with a security protection-first strategy
- Help their customers keep networks, cloud applications secure
- Help their customers secure mobile devices and users
Solution
- Harmony Mobile
- Infinity External Risk Management
- Quantum Maestro
- Quantum Security Gateways
- CloudGuard Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Outcome
- Provided its customers with the capabilities to secure their networks, cloud systems, mobile devices and data
- Check Point External Risk Management enabled Bell Canada to provide their customers a prevention-first risk posture
- Quantum Maestro made it possible to manage hundreds of Check Point firewalls
- Effectively secured their customer’s web applications from modern attacks
Securing the Skyline: How the Space Needle Achieved...
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Securing the Skyline: How the Space Needle Achieved Future-Ready Cyber Security to Protect Guests and power innovation
- Solution: Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Entertainment and Leisure
- Location: Americas
Built as the centerpiece and inspiration for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Space Needle has since become a part of the Seattle experience and the globally recognized icon for the city. The Space Needle’s recent $100 million renovation added more than 176 tons of glass to the structure offering unparalleled views of Seattle and features The Loupe—the world’s first revolving glass floor. Open year round, the Space Needle hosts more than a million visitors per year.
We can’t flex our innovation muscles unless we have a strong backbone. Knowing that we have security allows us to innovate fearlessly.”
-Pearce Cobarr, Director of innovation, Space Needle
Challenge
- Sought upgrade to legacy infrastructure and outdated hardware, faced security vulnerabilities and lacked scalable systems
- Managed IT with a small staff who supported 24/7/365 operations
- Needed future-ready enterprise technology to support innovation
Solution
- Harmony SASE
- Harmony Email
- Harmony Endpoint
- CloudGuard WAF
Outcome
- Full deployment completed within 30 days
- Achieved 24/7/365 network reliability that provides seamless guest experiences
- Scalable, future-ready infrastructure supports innovation and growth
NCACPA Enhances Cyber Security, Enterprise Technology Scalability Through...
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NCACPA Enhances Cyber Security, Enterprise Technology Scalability Through Strategic Managed Services Partnership
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum), Security for Remote Users (Harmony), Infinity Platform
- Industry: Financial Services
- Location: Americas
The North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants (NCACPA) is a professional organization that represents the interests of over 12,000 Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in North Carolina. NCACPA’s mission is to enhance the accounting profession and the community it serves through advocacy, connections, education, and resources
“Partnering with Check Point Infinity Global Services has enabled us to refocus our internal resources on serving our members, while trusting that our IT operations are in the hands of experts. The transition went smoothly, and we’ve seen significant improvements in system reliability, security, and support responsiveness.”
-Mark Soticheck, Chief Executive Officer at NCACPA
Challenge
- Maintain effective cyber security throughout rapid digital transformation
- Maintain regulatory compliance
- Find cost effective managed security services partner
Solution
- Quantum Spark
- Managed Services for Harmony Endpoint Agents
- Managed Microsoft 365 and Azure Tenants
- Managed Network Devices for third-party switches and wireless access points
- Managed Microsoft Server
- Managed Workstation and Helpdesk
Outcome
- Enhanced risk mitigation and service delivery
- Kept security program cost-efficient
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations such as GDPR and CCPA
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Spring Branch ISD's Journey To Enhanced Email Security
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Spring Branch ISD's Journey To Enhanced Email Security
- Solution: Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Education
- Location: Americas
Spring Branch Independent School District (SBISD) is a public school district in Houston, Texas, serving around 33,400 students in grades PK-12 across elementary, middle, and high schools, including two charter schools and an academic institute. SBISD’s vision, Spring Branch T-2-4, focuses on literacy, numeracy, student support, and Career and Technical Education, with a diverse student body.
“In the last 12 months we caught 76,000 phishing attempts and approximately 3200 malware instances.”
-Troy Neal, executive director for cybersecurity and technology operations, Spring Branch ISD
Challenge
- Need to strengthen the security posture
- Search for a solution tailored to the new cloud environment
Solution
- Harmony Email & Collaboration
Outcome
- Provided comprehensive protection against the most advanced threats
- Offered simple management and smooth onboarding process
- Ensured the security of SBISD’s digital environment
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Cendres+Métaux Unifies Security Operations with BNC & Check...
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Cendres+Métaux Unifies Security Operations with BNC & Check Point
- Solution: Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Location: EMEA
The Biel-based company has been in existence for over 135 years and operates as a contract manufacturer in two industries. Cendres+Métaux Luxury+Industry specialises in the micromechanical production of semi-finished and finished products from high-quality materials and the recycling of precious metals. In addition to the watchmaking industry, Cendres+Métaux is also a contract manufacturer for medical technology through its Medtech division. Cendres+Métaux also sells products for the dental industry under its own brand. The group of companies has a total of around 700 employees. The shares of Cendres+Métaux Holding are traded on BEKB’s OTC-X electronic trading platform for unlisted Swiss shares.
“Before the project [with BNC and Check Point], with products from different managers and this has led to a fragmented view of potential care options and limited capability to respond to security incidents the biggest challenge for us was to create a central overview across all of our endpoints, especially for employees who are frequently on the road. We retained BNC’s pragmatic and goal-oriented approach, which we highly-value together with Check Point.”
-Lukas Wenner, head of IT at Cendres+Métaux
Challenge
- Centralize security oversight and management
- Build a more manageable, agile technology stack
- Attain cost effective security without sacrificing effectiveness
Solution
- Check Point Harmony Endpoint
Outcome
- Centralized security management
- Substantially increased efficiency
- Increased security throughout Cendres+Métaux’s environment
Expand Cloud and SD-WAN Success: The Customer’s Journey...
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Expand Cloud and SD-WAN Success: The Customer’s Journey to Global Network Resilience
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum)
- Industry: Manufacturing
- Location: EMEA
The group company is skilled in the fields of electrical, electronic and optical connection, transmission and networking, as well as in manufacturing and mechatronics. The group company uses these skills to develop customized solutions and products such as connectors for energy and data transmission applications including, for example, mechanical engineering, rail technology, wind energy plants, factory automation and the telecommunications sector.
“The Quantum SD-WAN management was the easiest we saw among the systems we evaluated, and that’s a great advantage.”
-Team leader of network and security
Challenge
- As cloud services grew, improving network stability became essential
- Existing MPLS lines were prohibitively expensive
- Poor network redundancy
Solution
- Check Point Quantum SD-WAN
- Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
Outcome
- Improved network reliability
- Better traffic management and failover
- Enhanced network performance visibility
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Helping the Denver Broncos Secure a High Scoring Fan Experience
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum), Cloud (CloudGuard), Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Sports Teams and Clubs
- Location: Americas
The Denver Broncos, a top ranked U.S. NFL franchise, needed to provide scalable high performance, high security connectivity for fans attending professional football games and other large volume events at its primary playing facility, Empower Field at Mile High, and its practice facility, Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit, in Denver, Colorado.
"Honestly, Harmony Email and Collaboration and CloudGuard just work great, so it frees me up to focus on other areas of the stadium gameday production that we have to tackle. Check Point makes my job easier."
—Chris Newman Senior IT Director for the Denver Broncos
Challenge
- Scale and enhance IT performance for all stadium events and training facilities
- Secure all data, email and Wi-Fi for events, employees, media and visitors
- Unify cloud-native security across all applications
Solution
- Check Point Quantum Maestro
- Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- Check Point Quantum Security Management
- Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration
- Check Point Harmony Mobile
- Check Point CloudGuard WAF
Outcome
- Established secure connectivity for consistent event production
- Simplified security operations and improved productivity
- Gained full visibility of cloud environments
Alpine Energy improves their real-time, network-wide visibility
- Solution: harmony, horizon
- Industry: Energy
- Location: APAC
Alpine Energy distributes electricity to more than 33,500 customers across some of New Zealand’s most challenging terrain. The company is embarking on a digital transformation journey to continually innovate its services and defend against an increasingly challenging cyberthreat landscape.
"As businesses like ours become more creative in solving challenges, we’re anticipating the security impact. Defense in depth and a best practices framework are the foundation. Check Point solutions and our partnership with VTS are delivering the results—and peace of mind—needed to ensure we make the right choices.”
—Matthew Ireland Chief Digital Officer, Alpine Energy
Challenge
- Secure the company’s digital transformation journey
- Identify vulnerabilities and prevent threats to networks and assets
- Protect vital endpoints against complex threats
Solution
- Check Point Horizon Network Detection and Response
- Check Point Harmony Endpoint
Outcome
- Created a security roadmap based on insight from in-depth assessment
- Gained visibility into network security posture, risks, and vulnerabilities
- Secured endpoints with comprehensive protection at the highest security level
Check Point Quantum Security Gateways Enable Clarks to Elevate Security Protection and Management Simplicity to New Levels
- Solution: CloudGuard, Quantum, Harmony
- Industry: Technology Solutions
- Location: APAC
Founded by two brothers in 1825, with £1.5 billion in sales and 1,400 stores worldwide. Clarks invented the world’s first foot-shaped shoe. The company continues to innovate with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and a digital foot gauge. Forty-six million pairs later, Clarks is appealing to customers’ sense of style and comfort in 75 countries.
“With Check Point Quantum Network Security, we gained industry-leading protection, better visibility, and we can manage much more of our security services ourselves,” said Fletcher. “We were looking to simplify security—and we’ve done that while gaining so many additional benefits.”
—Dan Fletcher Network Service Manager
Challenge
- Update and modernise security defenses
- Improve visibility into the company’s security posture
- Simplify management
Solution
- Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- Check Point Harmony Endpoint
- Check Point CloudGuard Network Security
- Check Point Security Management R81
- Check Point SmartEvent + Check Point Compliance
Outcome
- Consolidated and simplified security, eliminating multiple other solutions and simplifying vendor relationships
- Increase level of protection while reducing security policies and rules by more than 50%
- Automated security functions to reduce overhead and improve security posture
Cybersecurity for School Systems: How the Marple Newtown District Gained Full Visibility of Its Network, Endpoints and Email Servers
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum), Security for Remote Users (Harmony)
- Industry: Education
- Location: Americas
Marple Newtown School District is a K-12 public school district in southeast Pennsylvania.
“Check Point gives us an all-in-one solution that enables us to take a holistic approach to security. We have comprehensive capabilities at our fingertips
that integrate seamlessly. With a 360-degree view, we can protect every aspect of our environment.”
—Christopher Lee, Director of Technology, Marple Newtown School District
Challenge
- Defend student, family and employee data from sophisticated cyber attacks
- Enable cohesive visibility and protection—from perimeter to endpoints
- Simplify security management
Solution
- Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- Check Point Harmony Endpoint
- Check Point Harmony Email and Collaboration
- Check Point Horizon Network Detection and Response
Outcome
- Upgraded entire security environment with next-generation threat prevention
- Gained visibility across entire environment, including previously invisible assets
- Consolidated management into 360-degree, easy-to-use view
Harris Center Defends Assets, Data and Reputation from End to End
- Solution: Network Security (Quantum), Cloud (CloudGuard), Infinity Platform
- Industry: Healthcare
- Location: Americas
“An unexpected benefit of Check Point has been for our security operations. With the Check Point Infinity XDR/XPR solution, we have single-pane-of-glass visibility into everything. The threat detection and event correlation has proven to be highly accurate and allowed us to pick up threats we otherwise would not have seen.”
—Wes Farris, Director of Information Security and Enterprise Architecture, Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
Challenge
- Protect client healthcare data to ensure regulatory compliance
- Ensure integrity of security policies and processes
- Defend assets and endpoints against the latest, most sophisticated threats
Solution
- Check Point Infinity Enterprise License Agreement
- Check Point Quantum Security Gateways
- Check Point Infinity XDR/XPR
- Check Point CloudGuard Cloud Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)
- Check Point CloudGuard Secure Posture Management (CSPM)
Outcome
- Gained single-pane-of-glass, granular visibility across premises, cloud, endpoint, email and security operations
- Streamlined security operations and increased team efficiency
- Optimized cloud security posture management
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