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	Rahr Malting Company Relies on Comodo’s Advanced Endpoint Protection Technology

Rahr Malting Company Relies on Comodo’s Advanced Endpoint Protection Technology

Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Malware Protection Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Services	Cybersecurity Services Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Rahr Malting Company faced significant cybersecurity challenges as it expanded its global operations. With hundreds of endpoints including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, the company was at risk of virus and malware attacks. The IT team was dealing with frequent infections, including Cryptolocker, and had to clear an average of three to five major IT security infections weekly. The company needed a robust security solution to protect against both known and unknown threats, particularly zero-day threats. Read More
About Customer	Rahr Malting Company, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a global producer and distributor of malt and brewing supplies. Founded in 1847, the company remains family-owned and operates malt production plants in Shakopee and Alix, Alberta, Canada, as well as a barley procurement and distribution center in Taft, North Dakota. The company relies heavily on digital communication and data sharing across its global network, making cybersecurity a critical concern. Read More
Solution	Rahr Malting Company chose Comodo’s Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP) solution after evaluating several cybersecurity options. Comodo AEP uses a Default Deny Platform to protect against zero-day threats without impacting user experience. The solution includes antivirus, firewall, Web URL filtering, host intrusion prevention, and more. Comodo IT and Security Manager (ITSM) provides a centralized dashboard for managing and monitoring endpoint security. The IT team can quickly identify and contain threats, ensuring seamless operation across the company’s network. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Malware Protection

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

Cybersecurity Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Rahr Malting Company faced significant cybersecurity challenges as it expanded its global operations. With hundreds of endpoints including laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, the company was at risk of virus and malware attacks. The IT team was dealing with frequent infections, including Cryptolocker, and had to clear an average of three to five major IT security infections weekly. The company needed a robust security solution to protect against both known and unknown threats, particularly zero-day threats.

About Customer

Rahr Malting Company, headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, is a global producer and distributor of malt and brewing supplies. Founded in 1847, the company remains family-owned and operates malt production plants in Shakopee and Alix, Alberta, Canada, as well as a barley procurement and distribution center in Taft, North Dakota. The company relies heavily on digital communication and data sharing across its global network, making cybersecurity a critical concern.

Solution

Rahr Malting Company chose Comodo’s Advanced Endpoint Protection (AEP) solution after evaluating several cybersecurity options. Comodo AEP uses a Default Deny Platform to protect against zero-day threats without impacting user experience. The solution includes antivirus, firewall, Web URL filtering, host intrusion prevention, and more. Comodo IT and Security Manager (ITSM) provides a centralized dashboard for managing and monitoring endpoint security. The IT team can quickly identify and contain threats, ensuring seamless operation across the company’s network.

Impact #1	Comodo AEP provided a multi-layered defense system, integrating antivirus, firewall, and other security features to protect against both known and unknown threats.
Impact #2	The centralized ITSM dashboard allowed the IT team to manage and monitor all endpoints efficiently, saving time and resources.
Impact #3	The solution’s Default Deny Platform ensured that any untrusted processes were contained, preventing malware from accessing the system.

Impact #1

Comodo AEP provided a multi-layered defense system, integrating antivirus, firewall, and other security features to protect against both known and unknown threats.

Impact #2

The centralized ITSM dashboard allowed the IT team to manage and monitor all endpoints efficiently, saving time and resources.

Impact #3

The solution’s Default Deny Platform ensured that any untrusted processes were contained, preventing malware from accessing the system.

Benefit #1	Rahr Malting Company has not experienced a single infection since implementing Comodo AEP in December 2015.
Benefit #2	The IT team previously dealt with an average of three to five major IT security infections weekly, which has been reduced to zero.

Benefit #1

Rahr Malting Company has not experienced a single infection since implementing Comodo AEP in December 2015.

Benefit #2

The IT team previously dealt with an average of three to five major IT security infections weekly, which has been reduced to zero.

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Rahr Malting Company Relies on Comodo’s Advanced Endpoint Protection Technology

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