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	Enhancing Security and Reducing Costs at Athens International Airport with IoT CheckPoint Software

Enhancing Security and Reducing Costs at Athens International Airport with IoT

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries	National Security & Defense Transportation
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Inventory Management Tamper Detection
Services	Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) was facing several challenges related to its IT security. With over 16 million passengers annually, the airport needed to safeguard customer data and airport systems from potential attacks. The airport was also looking to consolidate technologies to reduce complexity and improve productivity. Providing employees with secure and transparent remote access to corporate systems was another challenge. Additionally, AIA wanted to reduce IT security operating expenses. The airport also aimed to improve security through the consolidation of technologies and reduced management complexities, provide comprehensive protection on both the network and endpoints, enable a seamless user experience, and reduce costs associated with IT management overhead. Read More
About Customer	Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) was established in June 1996. With more than 16 million passengers annually, AIA is regarded as one of the most modern, functional, and safest airports in the world. Apart from airport business, AIA also acts as a small telecom operator with 9,000 telephony and more than 5000 data network subscribers. The airport runs a lean machine and getting the most out of its employees’ time is crucial to the success of the IT organization. AIA was in need of a comprehensive, centrally managed solution with extensive protection from the network to the endpoint. Read More
Solution	AIA adopted Check Point Solutions to address its challenges. The solution included 2 Power-1 5075 appliances for the external portion of the network, utilizing Firewall, IPSEC VPN, IPS, Antivirus & Anti-Malware, Anti-Spam & Email Security Software Blades. For the internal portion of the network, 2 IP 565 appliances were used, utilizing Firewall, IPsec VPN, and IPS Software Blades. Endpoint Security Software Blades were also used, including Anti-Malware & Program Control, Firewall & Compliance Check, Remote Access VPN, and WebCheck. The Check Point security management solution enabled AIA to correlate, manage, and prioritize events while minimizing the time spent analyzing log data. This resulted in reduced exposure to threats through consistent policy enforcement and maximized operational efficiency. The solution also provided endpoint security to protect corporate machines from malware and Internet threats while outside the airport network. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Industries

National Security & Defense

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Tamper Detection

Services

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) was facing several challenges related to its IT security. With over 16 million passengers annually, the airport needed to safeguard customer data and airport systems from potential attacks. The airport was also looking to consolidate technologies to reduce complexity and improve productivity. Providing employees with secure and transparent remote access to corporate systems was another challenge. Additionally, AIA wanted to reduce IT security operating expenses. The airport also aimed to improve security through the consolidation of technologies and reduced management complexities, provide comprehensive protection on both the network and endpoints, enable a seamless user experience, and reduce costs associated with IT management overhead.

About Customer

Athens International Airport S.A. (AIA) was established in June 1996. With more than 16 million passengers annually, AIA is regarded as one of the most modern, functional, and safest airports in the world. Apart from airport business, AIA also acts as a small telecom operator with 9,000 telephony and more than 5000 data network subscribers. The airport runs a lean machine and getting the most out of its employees’ time is crucial to the success of the IT organization. AIA was in need of a comprehensive, centrally managed solution with extensive protection from the network to the endpoint.

Solution

AIA adopted Check Point Solutions to address its challenges. The solution included 2 Power-1 5075 appliances for the external portion of the network, utilizing Firewall, IPSEC VPN, IPS, Antivirus & Anti-Malware, Anti-Spam & Email Security Software Blades. For the internal portion of the network, 2 IP 565 appliances were used, utilizing Firewall, IPsec VPN, and IPS Software Blades. Endpoint Security Software Blades were also used, including Anti-Malware & Program Control, Firewall & Compliance Check, Remote Access VPN, and WebCheck. The Check Point security management solution enabled AIA to correlate, manage, and prioritize events while minimizing the time spent analyzing log data. This resulted in reduced exposure to threats through consistent policy enforcement and maximized operational efficiency. The solution also provided endpoint security to protect corporate machines from malware and Internet threats while outside the airport network.

Impact #1	The implementation of Check Point Solutions at Athens International Airport resulted in several operational benefits. The consolidation of technologies directly translated to reduced complexity and costs. With Check Point’s Software Blade Architecture, one gateway did the work of several appliances. This future-proofed investment through consolidation and use of existing hardware also provided indirect benefits apart from the cost reduction. The integration of policy configuration and management along with event analysis in a single interface reduced time for incident management and minimized total cost of ownership. The solution also provided a holistic security solution, providing complete protection from the network to the endpoint. The airport was able to achieve better visualization of network threats and easier management with a single platform.

Impact #1

The implementation of Check Point Solutions at Athens International Airport resulted in several operational benefits. The consolidation of technologies directly translated to reduced complexity and costs. With Check Point’s Software Blade Architecture, one gateway did the work of several appliances. This future-proofed investment through consolidation and use of existing hardware also provided indirect benefits apart from the cost reduction. The integration of policy configuration and management along with event analysis in a single interface reduced time for incident management and minimized total cost of ownership. The solution also provided a holistic security solution, providing complete protection from the network to the endpoint. The airport was able to achieve better visualization of network threats and easier management with a single platform.

Benefit #1	Reduced operating expenses by 25%
Benefit #2	Consolidated technologies enable multiple layers of protection from a single vendor
Benefit #3	Simplified management improves productivity

Benefit #1

Reduced operating expenses by 25%

Benefit #2

Consolidated technologies enable multiple layers of protection from a single vendor

Benefit #3

Simplified management improves productivity

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Enhancing Security and Reducing Costs at Athens International Airport with IoT

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