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Advantage IT Management Turns to ThreatLocker for Zero Trust

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Cybersecurity
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Advantage IT Management, an IT services and support company based in Mobile, Alabama, was seeking a zero-trust, policy-driven security solution to better protect its customers and its own business. The company was particularly concerned about the recent high-profile ransomware attacks targeting MSP tools. The company's CEO, Matt Wilson, had been exploring zero trust solutions when clients started asking about it, making it the perfect time to implement such a solution. The company evaluated several products but found that none offered a complete solution like ThreatLocker. Read More
About Customer	Advantage IT Management is an IT services and support company based in Mobile, Alabama. The company serves the Gulf Coast region, providing a range of IT solutions to its clients. The company is led by CEO Matt Wilson, who is committed to ensuring the security of his clients' data and systems. The company was particularly concerned about the recent high-profile ransomware attacks targeting MSP tools, prompting them to seek a robust security solution. Advantage IT Management values solutions that minimize impact on performance, usability, and productivity for its customers. Read More
Solution	Advantage IT Management decided to implement ThreatLocker’s application whitelisting, ringfencing, and data storage control solution. ThreatLocker's solution stood out because it offered application control, storage control, and administration elevation in a way that other products did not. The solution's learning mode allowed Advantage IT Management to implement the solution without interrupting anything in any client environment. Once enabled, the solution caused very little noise. The application control prevents clients from installing software, accessing nefarious websites, or clicking the wrong link in an email. The solution also allows administrator access to individual applications on an as-needed basis. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Advantage IT Management, an IT services and support company based in Mobile, Alabama, was seeking a zero-trust, policy-driven security solution to better protect its customers and its own business. The company was particularly concerned about the recent high-profile ransomware attacks targeting MSP tools. The company's CEO, Matt Wilson, had been exploring zero trust solutions when clients started asking about it, making it the perfect time to implement such a solution. The company evaluated several products but found that none offered a complete solution like ThreatLocker.

About Customer

Advantage IT Management is an IT services and support company based in Mobile, Alabama. The company serves the Gulf Coast region, providing a range of IT solutions to its clients. The company is led by CEO Matt Wilson, who is committed to ensuring the security of his clients' data and systems. The company was particularly concerned about the recent high-profile ransomware attacks targeting MSP tools, prompting them to seek a robust security solution. Advantage IT Management values solutions that minimize impact on performance, usability, and productivity for its customers.

Solution

Advantage IT Management decided to implement ThreatLocker’s application whitelisting, ringfencing, and data storage control solution. ThreatLocker's solution stood out because it offered application control, storage control, and administration elevation in a way that other products did not. The solution's learning mode allowed Advantage IT Management to implement the solution without interrupting anything in any client environment. Once enabled, the solution caused very little noise. The application control prevents clients from installing software, accessing nefarious websites, or clicking the wrong link in an email. The solution also allows administrator access to individual applications on an as-needed basis.

Impact #1	The implementation of ThreatLocker has provided a robust security solution for Advantage IT Management and its clients. The solution's application control prevents clients from installing software, accessing nefarious websites, or clicking the wrong link in an email. This has significantly reduced the risk of security breaches.
Impact #2	The solution's learning mode allowed for a smooth implementation process, with no interruption to client environments. This ensured a seamless transition to the new security measures.
Impact #3	The solution allows for administrator access to individual applications on an as-needed basis. This provides a high level of control and flexibility, ensuring that necessary applications can be accessed when needed.

Impact #1

The implementation of ThreatLocker has provided a robust security solution for Advantage IT Management and its clients. The solution's application control prevents clients from installing software, accessing nefarious websites, or clicking the wrong link in an email. This has significantly reduced the risk of security breaches.

Impact #2

The solution's learning mode allowed for a smooth implementation process, with no interruption to client environments. This ensured a seamless transition to the new security measures.

Impact #3

The solution allows for administrator access to individual applications on an as-needed basis. This provides a high level of control and flexibility, ensuring that necessary applications can be accessed when needed.

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Advantage IT Management Turns to ThreatLocker for Zero Trust

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