CheckPoint Software Case Studies Enhancing IT Security at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences with IoT

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Enhancing IT Security at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences with IoT

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security Sensors - GPS
Applicable Industries	Education National Security & Defense
Use Cases	Cybersecurity Smart Campus
Services	Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, located in Germany, prioritizes IT security, especially the protection of students’ and employees’ personal information. The University was in need of an advanced solution to guard against modern threats, requiring proactive measures and greater transparency. A significant portion of the internal traffic goes through the firewall, necessitating a solution capable of handling large volumes of data. The University's distributed location also demanded efficient central management for all devices. Furthermore, a secure and robust VPN connection was crucial as many students use it to access the University’s network. Read More
About Customer	RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is an educational institution located in Germany. The University places a high emphasis on IT security, particularly in protecting the personal information of its students and employees. Given its distributed location, the University requires efficient central management for all devices. A large portion of the University's internal traffic passes through the firewall, necessitating a solution that can handle substantial data volumes. The University also requires a secure and robust VPN connection, as many students use it to access the University’s network. Read More
Solution	In collaboration with systems integrator SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH, RheinMain University installed a Check Point solution. This solution allows cross-device administration of Check Point Next Generation Threat Prevention. The University can use the Smart Dashboard to set up and implement faculty-related rules across multiple campuses, as well as cross-University, ensuring optimal security with minimal interference to the flow of information and daily operations. The Check Point Endpoint Remote Access software provides users with access to the University’s network via a secure VPN connection, regardless of their location, device, and software. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Sensors - GPS

Applicable Industries

Education

National Security & Defense

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Smart Campus

Services

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences, located in Germany, prioritizes IT security, especially the protection of students’ and employees’ personal information. The University was in need of an advanced solution to guard against modern threats, requiring proactive measures and greater transparency. A significant portion of the internal traffic goes through the firewall, necessitating a solution capable of handling large volumes of data. The University's distributed location also demanded efficient central management for all devices. Furthermore, a secure and robust VPN connection was crucial as many students use it to access the University’s network.

About Customer

RheinMain University of Applied Sciences is an educational institution located in Germany. The University places a high emphasis on IT security, particularly in protecting the personal information of its students and employees. Given its distributed location, the University requires efficient central management for all devices. A large portion of the University's internal traffic passes through the firewall, necessitating a solution that can handle substantial data volumes. The University also requires a secure and robust VPN connection, as many students use it to access the University’s network.

Solution

In collaboration with systems integrator SVA System Vertrieb Alexander GmbH, RheinMain University installed a Check Point solution. This solution allows cross-device administration of Check Point Next Generation Threat Prevention. The University can use the Smart Dashboard to set up and implement faculty-related rules across multiple campuses, as well as cross-University, ensuring optimal security with minimal interference to the flow of information and daily operations. The Check Point Endpoint Remote Access software provides users with access to the University’s network via a secure VPN connection, regardless of their location, device, and software.

Impact #1	The Check Point solution has successfully managed the high volume of internal data crossing the firewall, with teachers and students exchanging video recordings and other materials. It is designed to cope with further increases in data volumes. The University has developed stronger proactive IT security measures. User-specific rules can be stored and applications filtered. Students can access the network via a VPN connection from any provider’s network. The solution's high reliability within the cluster at the two most important locations is guaranteed.

Impact #1

The Check Point solution has successfully managed the high volume of internal data crossing the firewall, with teachers and students exchanging video recordings and other materials. It is designed to cope with further increases in data volumes. The University has developed stronger proactive IT security measures. User-specific rules can be stored and applications filtered. Students can access the network via a VPN connection from any provider’s network. The solution's high reliability within the cluster at the two most important locations is guaranteed.

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Enhancing IT Security at RheinMain University of Applied Sciences with IoT

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