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Cloud-based Web Security Provides a Tailwind for this Airline’s Digital Transformation

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Technology Category	Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Cybersecurity
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	The airline was undergoing a digital transformation, moving data and processes to the cloud. This widened the attack surface and created more entry points for malware. The distributed and mobile teams needed safe, efficient access to cloud data and processes. The open web browsing policy necessary for staff to do their jobs left more room for user error. The airline needed a security solution to safeguard off-network activity while keeping business moving at cruising speed. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a South American airline that has been operating since the early 20th century. It flies to destinations across the globe and generates an annual revenue of over $2 billion. The airline prides itself on efficient operations and is known for providing consistent service. It is currently undergoing a digital transformation to keep business flying as smoothly in the office as it does in the sky. The airline recently moved to Office 365 and is evaluating the benefits of infrastructure-as-a-service. Read More
Solution	The airline turned to Forcepoint to secure its digital transformation. Forcepoint Web Security was deployed in the cloud to safeguard and scale with the company’s digital transformation. The solution integrated data loss prevention and cloud security capabilities for further data protection. The migration from hybrid to full-cloud deployment took just three months, keeping all policies intact. Forcepoint Web Security Cloud reduced the risk of malware without locking down web or cloud application use or disrupting users’ productivity. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

The airline was undergoing a digital transformation, moving data and processes to the cloud. This widened the attack surface and created more entry points for malware. The distributed and mobile teams needed safe, efficient access to cloud data and processes. The open web browsing policy necessary for staff to do their jobs left more room for user error. The airline needed a security solution to safeguard off-network activity while keeping business moving at cruising speed.

About Customer

The customer is a South American airline that has been operating since the early 20th century. It flies to destinations across the globe and generates an annual revenue of over $2 billion. The airline prides itself on efficient operations and is known for providing consistent service. It is currently undergoing a digital transformation to keep business flying as smoothly in the office as it does in the sky. The airline recently moved to Office 365 and is evaluating the benefits of infrastructure-as-a-service.

Solution

The airline turned to Forcepoint to secure its digital transformation. Forcepoint Web Security was deployed in the cloud to safeguard and scale with the company’s digital transformation. The solution integrated data loss prevention and cloud security capabilities for further data protection. The migration from hybrid to full-cloud deployment took just three months, keeping all policies intact. Forcepoint Web Security Cloud reduced the risk of malware without locking down web or cloud application use or disrupting users’ productivity.

Impact #1	The security team was able to reduce operational expenditures by 80-90% by eliminating the cost associated with physical, on-premises appliances.
Impact #2	Forcepoint Web Security Cloud reduced the risk of malware without locking down web or cloud application use or disrupting users’ productivity.
Impact #3	Going direct-to-cloud improved roaming and distributed users’ experience by removing latency, eliminating the need to backhaul traffic to the enterprise’s main location.

Impact #1

The security team was able to reduce operational expenditures by 80-90% by eliminating the cost associated with physical, on-premises appliances.

Impact #2

Forcepoint Web Security Cloud reduced the risk of malware without locking down web or cloud application use or disrupting users’ productivity.

Impact #3

Going direct-to-cloud improved roaming and distributed users’ experience by removing latency, eliminating the need to backhaul traffic to the enterprise’s main location.

Benefit #1	80-90% reduction in security operational expenditures through eliminating on-premises appliances
Benefit #2	3 months to migrate from hybrid to cloud deployment, keeping all policies intact

Benefit #1

80-90% reduction in security operational expenditures through eliminating on-premises appliances

Benefit #2

3 months to migrate from hybrid to cloud deployment, keeping all policies intact

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Cloud-based Web Security Provides a Tailwind for this Airline’s Digital Transformation

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