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InsightUBA on a University Campus

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Use Cases	Intrusion Detection Systems Predictive Maintenance Remote Asset Management
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	The University of Texas at Dallas faced significant challenges in managing vulnerabilities across its campus network. The primary goal was to reduce vulnerabilities, detect and investigate security incidents faster, and manage threat exposure effectively. The security team needed a solution that could provide comprehensive visibility into information security risks, correlate user behavior with events, and improve incident response times. Additionally, they wanted to ensure that new technology purchases underwent thorough security assessments before going into production. Read More
About Customer	The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is a major public research university located in Richardson, Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System and has a diverse student body of over 28,000 students, along with a significant number of faculty and staff. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. With a sprawling campus and a large network infrastructure, UT Dallas faces unique challenges in maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect its digital assets and ensure the safety of its community. Read More
Solution	UT Dallas implemented a suite of Rapid7 products, including Nexpose, Metasploit, and InsightUBA, to address their cybersecurity challenges. Nexpose was used for vulnerability management, allowing the security team to conduct ad hoc scans and vet new technology before deployment. The tool was extended to other departments, enabling them to run their own scans while security provided education and context. Metasploit was employed for proof of concept conversations and to demonstrate system vulnerabilities, enhancing the importance of proactive patch management. InsightUBA was added to provide an additional layer of visibility into information security risks, correlating user behavior with events and improving incident response times. The combination of these tools allowed UT Dallas to manage threat exposure more effectively, prioritize vulnerabilities, and streamline incident response processes. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Use Cases

Intrusion Detection Systems

Predictive Maintenance

Remote Asset Management

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

The University of Texas at Dallas faced significant challenges in managing vulnerabilities across its campus network. The primary goal was to reduce vulnerabilities, detect and investigate security incidents faster, and manage threat exposure effectively. The security team needed a solution that could provide comprehensive visibility into information security risks, correlate user behavior with events, and improve incident response times. Additionally, they wanted to ensure that new technology purchases underwent thorough security assessments before going into production.

About Customer

The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) is a major public research university located in Richardson, Texas. It is part of the University of Texas System and has a diverse student body of over 28,000 students, along with a significant number of faculty and staff. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, particularly in the fields of science, engineering, and technology. With a sprawling campus and a large network infrastructure, UT Dallas faces unique challenges in maintaining robust cybersecurity measures to protect its digital assets and ensure the safety of its community.

Solution

UT Dallas implemented a suite of Rapid7 products, including Nexpose, Metasploit, and InsightUBA, to address their cybersecurity challenges. Nexpose was used for vulnerability management, allowing the security team to conduct ad hoc scans and vet new technology before deployment. The tool was extended to other departments, enabling them to run their own scans while security provided education and context. Metasploit was employed for proof of concept conversations and to demonstrate system vulnerabilities, enhancing the importance of proactive patch management. InsightUBA was added to provide an additional layer of visibility into information security risks, correlating user behavior with events and improving incident response times. The combination of these tools allowed UT Dallas to manage threat exposure more effectively, prioritize vulnerabilities, and streamline incident response processes.

Impact #1	The implementation of Nexpose allowed UT Dallas to extend vulnerability management capabilities to other departments, fostering collaboration and education across the campus.
Impact #2	Metasploit proved invaluable during proof of concept conversations, enabling the security team to demonstrate the real and exploitable nature of vulnerabilities quickly and effectively.
Impact #3	InsightUBA provided a much-needed level of visibility into information security risks, allowing the security team to correlate user behavior with events and improve incident response times significantly.

Impact #1

The implementation of Nexpose allowed UT Dallas to extend vulnerability management capabilities to other departments, fostering collaboration and education across the campus.

Impact #2

Metasploit proved invaluable during proof of concept conversations, enabling the security team to demonstrate the real and exploitable nature of vulnerabilities quickly and effectively.

Impact #3

InsightUBA provided a much-needed level of visibility into information security risks, allowing the security team to correlate user behavior with events and improve incident response times significantly.

Benefit #1	Over a six-month period of using Nexpose, UT Dallas achieved a 32% reduction in vulnerabilities.
Benefit #2	InsightUBA reduced the time required to correlate user behavior from two to three business days per incident to just 60 seconds.

Benefit #1

Over a six-month period of using Nexpose, UT Dallas achieved a 32% reduction in vulnerabilities.

Benefit #2

InsightUBA reduced the time required to correlate user behavior from two to three business days per incident to just 60 seconds.

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InsightUBA on a University Campus

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