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Rapid7 Nexpose Meets Carnegie Mellon University’s Requirements for Vulnerability Management, Co-Development and Higher Education Expertise

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Intrusion Detection Systems Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Remote Asset Management
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Carnegie Mellon University needed a vulnerability management solution that would scan its assets broadly and offer centralized control for close monitoring and analysis of security threats, as well as the ability to create and export customized reports. Read More
About Customer	Carnegie Mellon University is a global research university recognized for its unparalleled technology programs. The university is committed to securing its campus-wide systems and networks, which is paramount given its status as a leading institution in technology and research. The organization required a robust vulnerability management solution to scan its assets more broadly and offer centralized control for close monitoring and analysis of security threats. After evaluating several different vulnerability scanning solutions, Rapid7 Nexpose emerged as the best fit for their needs. Read More
Solution	With Nexpose, Carnegie Mellon can now perform extensive vulnerability scanning, conduct more centralized monitoring, and effect root cause analysis. The university has found Nexpose very effective for learning more about its environment. The Nexpose Web user interface has most impressed Carnegie Mellon as the product’s biggest advantage, allowing users to easily extract high-level information from their scan results. This includes identifying widespread issues, critical vulnerabilities, and the operating systems and services present in their environment. The decentralized nature of their network made it challenging to obtain this diverse information otherwise. Additionally, the knowledgeable assistance of Rapid7’s technical support team has been crucial in overcoming challenges during the unique implementation of Nexpose in a complex environment. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Intrusion Detection Systems

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

Remote Asset Management

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Carnegie Mellon University needed a vulnerability management solution that would scan its assets broadly and offer centralized control for close monitoring and analysis of security threats, as well as the ability to create and export customized reports.

About Customer

Carnegie Mellon University is a global research university recognized for its unparalleled technology programs. The university is committed to securing its campus-wide systems and networks, which is paramount given its status as a leading institution in technology and research. The organization required a robust vulnerability management solution to scan its assets more broadly and offer centralized control for close monitoring and analysis of security threats. After evaluating several different vulnerability scanning solutions, Rapid7 Nexpose emerged as the best fit for their needs.

Solution

With Nexpose, Carnegie Mellon can now perform extensive vulnerability scanning, conduct more centralized monitoring, and effect root cause analysis. The university has found Nexpose very effective for learning more about its environment. The Nexpose Web user interface has most impressed Carnegie Mellon as the product’s biggest advantage, allowing users to easily extract high-level information from their scan results. This includes identifying widespread issues, critical vulnerabilities, and the operating systems and services present in their environment. The decentralized nature of their network made it challenging to obtain this diverse information otherwise. Additionally, the knowledgeable assistance of Rapid7’s technical support team has been crucial in overcoming challenges during the unique implementation of Nexpose in a complex environment.

Impact #1	Nexpose allows users to easily extract high-level information from their scan results, such as identifying widespread issues and critical vulnerabilities.
Impact #2	The Web user interface is well-organized, enabling rapid deployment to a diverse set of IT personnel without extensive training.
Impact #3	The support team has been prompt and effective in helping Carnegie Mellon identify and troubleshoot problems.

Impact #1

Nexpose allows users to easily extract high-level information from their scan results, such as identifying widespread issues and critical vulnerabilities.

Impact #2

The Web user interface is well-organized, enabling rapid deployment to a diverse set of IT personnel without extensive training.

Impact #3

The support team has been prompt and effective in helping Carnegie Mellon identify and troubleshoot problems.

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Rapid7 Nexpose Meets Carnegie Mellon University’s Requirements for Vulnerability Management, Co-Development and Higher Education Expertise

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