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Courtagen Life Sciences: Enhancing Cloud Security with Check Point Solutions

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing
Applicable Industries	Life Sciences National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Tamper Detection
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	Courtagen Life Sciences, a leader in genomic services, relies heavily on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its network and communications infrastructure. This cloud-based solution offers agility, cost savings, scalability, and support for users worldwide. However, to be successful, the solution must also provide comprehensive security and support regulatory compliance. Courtagen required a security solution that would work smoothly with its cloud environment and provide comprehensive protection against network attacks and data breaches, agility and flexibility to support changing needs, and simple management. The solution also needed to comply with HIPAA and other security regulations and requirements, seamlessly integrate with AWS, support secure access by mobile employees, and be scalable to support additional users. Read More
About Customer	Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative genomic and proteomic products and services for physicians and the diagnostics industry. Founded in 2012, the company is dedicated to helping clinicians make better decisions regarding patient care. Courtagen is relentlessly focused on applying next-generation sequencing technology to help patients and doctors drive personalized, precision medicine. To concentrate on this key mission, Courtagen outsources its network and communications infrastructure, with Amazon Web Services playing an integral role in supporting the firm’s operations. Read More
Solution	Courtagen adopted the Check Point Virtual Appliance for Amazon Web Services to extend robust security to the cloud. This virtual appliance is a security gateway for virtual environments in the Amazon Cloud, allowing Courtagen to prevent network attacks and data breaches, while enabling secure connectivity to Amazon’s cloud computing environment. The solution provides robust security to support Courtagen's cloud-based IT, support for dispersed and mobile employees and partners, and reliable operation for critical business operations. The Check Point solution allows Courtagen to quickly enable advanced security for assets in the Amazon Cloud, apply a Check Point Virtual Appliance with one click in Amazon Cloud, and manage security in the Cloud with industry-leading security administration. It also supports a single security policy for cloud and on-premise assets from one console, simplifies compliance and audits with unified logs and reporting, and supports a variety of Check Point Software Blades for security in the Amazon Cloud. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Computing

Applicable Industries

Life Sciences

National Security & Defense

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

Tamper Detection

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

Courtagen Life Sciences, a leader in genomic services, relies heavily on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its network and communications infrastructure. This cloud-based solution offers agility, cost savings, scalability, and support for users worldwide. However, to be successful, the solution must also provide comprehensive security and support regulatory compliance. Courtagen required a security solution that would work smoothly with its cloud environment and provide comprehensive protection against network attacks and data breaches, agility and flexibility to support changing needs, and simple management. The solution also needed to comply with HIPAA and other security regulations and requirements, seamlessly integrate with AWS, support secure access by mobile employees, and be scalable to support additional users.

About Customer

Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc. is a leading provider of innovative genomic and proteomic products and services for physicians and the diagnostics industry. Founded in 2012, the company is dedicated to helping clinicians make better decisions regarding patient care. Courtagen is relentlessly focused on applying next-generation sequencing technology to help patients and doctors drive personalized, precision medicine. To concentrate on this key mission, Courtagen outsources its network and communications infrastructure, with Amazon Web Services playing an integral role in supporting the firm’s operations.

Solution

Courtagen adopted the Check Point Virtual Appliance for Amazon Web Services to extend robust security to the cloud. This virtual appliance is a security gateway for virtual environments in the Amazon Cloud, allowing Courtagen to prevent network attacks and data breaches, while enabling secure connectivity to Amazon’s cloud computing environment. The solution provides robust security to support Courtagen's cloud-based IT, support for dispersed and mobile employees and partners, and reliable operation for critical business operations. The Check Point solution allows Courtagen to quickly enable advanced security for assets in the Amazon Cloud, apply a Check Point Virtual Appliance with one click in Amazon Cloud, and manage security in the Cloud with industry-leading security administration. It also supports a single security policy for cloud and on-premise assets from one console, simplifies compliance and audits with unified logs and reporting, and supports a variety of Check Point Software Blades for security in the Amazon Cloud.

Impact #1	The Check Point solution has provided Courtagen with a secure, compliant, and cost-effective cloud environment. It has enabled seamless support for Amazon Web Services, allowing Courtagen to take full advantage of cloud capabilities. The VPN and mobile access support Courtagen’s dynamic workforce, ensuring secure access for people from any location. The robust security features, including access control and IPS, help ensure security compliance of the Amazon environment. The solution is also customizable, allowing the firm to choose the right software blades for its security requirements. Furthermore, the unified solution can manage hybrid environments of cloud and on-premise security, simplifying compliance and audits with unified logs and reporting.

Impact #1

The Check Point solution has provided Courtagen with a secure, compliant, and cost-effective cloud environment. It has enabled seamless support for Amazon Web Services, allowing Courtagen to take full advantage of cloud capabilities. The VPN and mobile access support Courtagen’s dynamic workforce, ensuring secure access for people from any location. The robust security features, including access control and IPS, help ensure security compliance of the Amazon environment. The solution is also customizable, allowing the firm to choose the right software blades for its security requirements. Furthermore, the unified solution can manage hybrid environments of cloud and on-premise security, simplifying compliance and audits with unified logs and reporting.

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Courtagen Life Sciences: Enhancing Cloud Security with Check Point Solutions

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