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	Case Study of International Business Machines Corporation Forcepoint

Case Study of International Business Machines Corporation

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Cybersecurity
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	International Business Machines Corporation was facing several challenges with their previous security product. The efficacy of the solution was low, and the company found it difficult to manage. Additionally, the solution lacked scalability, which was a significant issue as IBM needed advanced capabilities to protect its growing mobile and global workforce. The company evaluated several vendors, including Symantec/Blue Coat and McAfee Web Gateway, before choosing Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway. Read More
About Customer	International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM, is a multinational technology company headquartered in the United States. The company operates in the computer services industry and is part of the Global 500. IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. The company is a global business that operates in over 170 countries. Read More
Solution	IBM chose to implement Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway to address their security challenges. The solution was selected for its efficacy, deployment flexibility, and ease of management. IBM uses a hybrid deployment strategy for web security, utilizing both cloud and on-premises locations. The Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway solution offers integrated modules like Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Advanced Malware Detection (AMD), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), providing comprehensive security coverage. The implementation of the solution was rated as very easy by IBM. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

International Business Machines Corporation was facing several challenges with their previous security product. The efficacy of the solution was low, and the company found it difficult to manage. Additionally, the solution lacked scalability, which was a significant issue as IBM needed advanced capabilities to protect its growing mobile and global workforce. The company evaluated several vendors, including Symantec/Blue Coat and McAfee Web Gateway, before choosing Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway.

About Customer

International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM, is a multinational technology company headquartered in the United States. The company operates in the computer services industry and is part of the Global 500. IBM offers a wide range of technology and consulting services; a broad portfolio of middleware for collaboration, predictive analytics, software development and systems management; and the world's most advanced servers and supercomputers. The company is a global business that operates in over 170 countries.

Solution

IBM chose to implement Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway to address their security challenges. The solution was selected for its efficacy, deployment flexibility, and ease of management. IBM uses a hybrid deployment strategy for web security, utilizing both cloud and on-premises locations. The Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway solution offers integrated modules like Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Advanced Malware Detection (AMD), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), providing comprehensive security coverage. The implementation of the solution was rated as very easy by IBM.

Impact #1	Expanded security coverage with integrated modules like Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Advanced Malware Detection (AMD), Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Impact #2	Received real-time threat analysis for advanced threat protection
Impact #3	Received forensic reporting details provided through an advanced threat dashboard

Impact #1

Expanded security coverage with integrated modules like Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Advanced Malware Detection (AMD), Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Impact #2

Received real-time threat analysis for advanced threat protection

Impact #3

Received forensic reporting details provided through an advanced threat dashboard

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Case Study of International Business Machines Corporation

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