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Sallie Mae Enhances Cloud Security and Risk Reporting with Check Point

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
Use Cases	Inventory Management Perimeter Security & Access Control
Services	Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Challenge	Sallie Mae was facing significant challenges in securing its cloud perimeter from external threats. The company needed to respond in real-time to events like malware, phishing, and injections that could potentially compromise the security of their systems and the data they hold. The existing on-premise data centers were not able to scale and speed up to the level required to effectively manage the security risks. The company was also struggling with reporting risk to management in a timely manner. The growing AWS environment added another layer of complexity to the security challenges, requiring visibility and scalability in the security solutions. Read More
About Customer	Sallie Mae is the premier student lender in the United States. Operating in the financial services industry, the company is responsible for managing sensitive financial and personal data of millions of students. As such, it is imperative for Sallie Mae to maintain a robust and secure IT infrastructure. The company's operations are heavily reliant on cloud-based systems, making it a potential target for various external threats such as malware, phishing, and injections. The scale and speed of their operations, coupled with the growing AWS environment, necessitate a comprehensive and scalable security solution. Read More
Solution	Sallie Mae turned to Check Point's CloudGuard Cloud Security Posture Management to address its security challenges. This solution provided the company with the ability to instantly report risk to management, enhancing the decision-making process and enabling timely action to mitigate risks. The CloudGuard solution also offered visibility and scalability to protect the growing AWS environment. It allowed Sallie Mae to secure its cloud perimeter from external threats effectively and respond in real-time to events like malware, phishing, and injections. The solution's scalability ensured that it could keep pace with the growth of the AWS environment and the increasing security demands. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Perimeter Security & Access Control

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services

Challenge

Sallie Mae was facing significant challenges in securing its cloud perimeter from external threats. The company needed to respond in real-time to events like malware, phishing, and injections that could potentially compromise the security of their systems and the data they hold. The existing on-premise data centers were not able to scale and speed up to the level required to effectively manage the security risks. The company was also struggling with reporting risk to management in a timely manner. The growing AWS environment added another layer of complexity to the security challenges, requiring visibility and scalability in the security solutions.

About Customer

Sallie Mae is the premier student lender in the United States. Operating in the financial services industry, the company is responsible for managing sensitive financial and personal data of millions of students. As such, it is imperative for Sallie Mae to maintain a robust and secure IT infrastructure. The company's operations are heavily reliant on cloud-based systems, making it a potential target for various external threats such as malware, phishing, and injections. The scale and speed of their operations, coupled with the growing AWS environment, necessitate a comprehensive and scalable security solution.

Solution

Sallie Mae turned to Check Point's CloudGuard Cloud Security Posture Management to address its security challenges. This solution provided the company with the ability to instantly report risk to management, enhancing the decision-making process and enabling timely action to mitigate risks. The CloudGuard solution also offered visibility and scalability to protect the growing AWS environment. It allowed Sallie Mae to secure its cloud perimeter from external threats effectively and respond in real-time to events like malware, phishing, and injections. The solution's scalability ensured that it could keep pace with the growth of the AWS environment and the increasing security demands.

Impact #1	The implementation of Check Point's CloudGuard Cloud Security Posture Management solution resulted in significant operational improvements for Sallie Mae. The company was able to secure its cloud perimeter from external threats more effectively, reducing the risk of data breaches and potential financial and reputational damage. The real-time response to security events like malware, phishing, and injections enhanced the company's ability to mitigate risks promptly. The solution's scalability ensured that Sallie Mae could keep pace with the growth of its AWS environment, maintaining a high level of security as the company expanded. Furthermore, the ability to instantly report risk to management improved decision-making processes and enabled more timely and effective risk management.

Impact #1

The implementation of Check Point's CloudGuard Cloud Security Posture Management solution resulted in significant operational improvements for Sallie Mae. The company was able to secure its cloud perimeter from external threats more effectively, reducing the risk of data breaches and potential financial and reputational damage. The real-time response to security events like malware, phishing, and injections enhanced the company's ability to mitigate risks promptly. The solution's scalability ensured that Sallie Mae could keep pace with the growth of its AWS environment, maintaining a high level of security as the company expanded. Furthermore, the ability to instantly report risk to management improved decision-making processes and enabled more timely and effective risk management.

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Sallie Mae Enhances Cloud Security and Risk Reporting with Check Point

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