CheckPoint Software Case Studies ENT Credit Union Enhances Network Traffic Visibility with Check Point Next Generation Firewalls

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ENT Credit Union Enhances Network Traffic Visibility with Check Point Next Generation Firewalls

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries	Finance & Insurance National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions	Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Traffic Monitoring Transportation Simulation
Services	Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	ENT Credit Union, a leading credit union in Colorado, was facing a challenge in improving its security posture with the ability to see east-west traffic and simplifying its infrastructure complexity. The credit union had rigorous security measures in place, using Check Point Firewalls for perimeter security to monitor north-south network traffic from the Internet to the bank’s network. However, they used a different solution to monitor east-west traffic—internal traffic moving on the network between credit union servers and locations. This posed a challenge as they needed a comprehensive view of all network traffic for enhanced security. Read More
About Customer	ENT Credit Union, founded in 1957, is ranked Colorado’s #1 credit union by Forbes. A different kind of financial institution, ENT is committed to improving members’ financial quality of life and returning value through better rates, lower fees and ENT Extras cash rewards. With $5.7+ billion in assets, ENT serves more than 355,000 members at more than 30 convenient service center locations all along the Front Range. As a not-for-profit, community-chartered credit union, ENT’s membership is open to businesses and individuals, who live, work, worship or attend school in any of 13 counties served. Read More
Solution	To address this challenge, ENT Credit Union decided to simplify their network and continue using tools they already had. They chose Check Point 15600 Next-Generation Firewalls, which were already securing the north-south traffic and Check Point R80 Security Management. The Check Point 15600 Next Generation firewall combines the most comprehensive security protections with data center-grade hardware to maximize uptime while safeguarding enterprise and data center networks. Check Point R80 Cyber Security Management gives the team centralized management control across its networks for north-south and east-west traffic. With comprehensive visibility into firewalls, traffic, and policies from a single console, the team views internal traffic clearly. Check Point R80 enables them to increase operational efficiency and simplify overall management. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Industries

Finance & Insurance

National Security & Defense

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Traffic Monitoring

Transportation Simulation

Services

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

ENT Credit Union, a leading credit union in Colorado, was facing a challenge in improving its security posture with the ability to see east-west traffic and simplifying its infrastructure complexity. The credit union had rigorous security measures in place, using Check Point Firewalls for perimeter security to monitor north-south network traffic from the Internet to the bank’s network. However, they used a different solution to monitor east-west traffic—internal traffic moving on the network between credit union servers and locations. This posed a challenge as they needed a comprehensive view of all network traffic for enhanced security.

About Customer

ENT Credit Union, founded in 1957, is ranked Colorado’s #1 credit union by Forbes. A different kind of financial institution, ENT is committed to improving members’ financial quality of life and returning value through better rates, lower fees and ENT Extras cash rewards. With $5.7+ billion in assets, ENT serves more than 355,000 members at more than 30 convenient service center locations all along the Front Range. As a not-for-profit, community-chartered credit union, ENT’s membership is open to businesses and individuals, who live, work, worship or attend school in any of 13 counties served.

Solution

To address this challenge, ENT Credit Union decided to simplify their network and continue using tools they already had. They chose Check Point 15600 Next-Generation Firewalls, which were already securing the north-south traffic and Check Point R80 Security Management. The Check Point 15600 Next Generation firewall combines the most comprehensive security protections with data center-grade hardware to maximize uptime while safeguarding enterprise and data center networks. Check Point R80 Cyber Security Management gives the team centralized management control across its networks for north-south and east-west traffic. With comprehensive visibility into firewalls, traffic, and policies from a single console, the team views internal traffic clearly. Check Point R80 enables them to increase operational efficiency and simplify overall management.

Impact #1	With the implementation of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls, ENT Credit Union now monitors all infrastructure traffic with Check Point firewalls. The existing firewalls secure north-south traffic, preventing threats from gaining access to the network. The Check Point 15600 Firewalls secure east-west traffic via monitoring and alerting capabilities. Check Point R80 Security Management provides a single pane of glass that gives the team a unified view into security events and risks. R80 SmartEvent event management provides full threat visibility with real-time forensic and event investigation, compliance, and reporting. This has resulted in complete visibility of the network traffic and accelerated incident response.

Impact #1

With the implementation of Check Point Next Generation Firewalls, ENT Credit Union now monitors all infrastructure traffic with Check Point firewalls. The existing firewalls secure north-south traffic, preventing threats from gaining access to the network. The Check Point 15600 Firewalls secure east-west traffic via monitoring and alerting capabilities. Check Point R80 Security Management provides a single pane of glass that gives the team a unified view into security events and risks. R80 SmartEvent event management provides full threat visibility with real-time forensic and event investigation, compliance, and reporting. This has resulted in complete visibility of the network traffic and accelerated incident response.

Benefit #1	Gained full visibility into east-west traffic for complete view of network traffic
Benefit #2	Simplified security infrastructure and management
Benefit #3	Accelerated response and remediation

Benefit #1

Gained full visibility into east-west traffic for complete view of network traffic

Benefit #2

Simplified security infrastructure and management

Benefit #3

Accelerated response and remediation

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ENT Credit Union Enhances Network Traffic Visibility with Check Point Next Generation Firewalls

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