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	Securing 11,000 endpoints means significant freedom for Kuwait’s top University

Securing 11,000 endpoints means significant freedom for Kuwait’s top University

Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries	Education
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Facility Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	PAAET is the largest higher education institution in Kuwait, with colleges spread across the country and centralized IT operations. The university provides wired and wireless Internet access for its students on a BYOD basis and is expanding its long-distance and e-learning programs. The IT staff faces challenges in understanding what devices are accessing the network at any given time. Previous security solutions did not provide the necessary control and visibility over thousands of endpoints. Additionally, deploying endpoint security in a Workgroup environment required significant resources and labor. PAAET needed a comprehensive endpoint security solution that could be deployed in its unique environment and provide control and protection over sensitive data such as student records, curriculum, and financial information. Read More
About Customer	Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) is a prominent higher learning institution in Kuwait, serving over 50,000 students and approximately 5,000 teaching and non-teaching staff across 25 colleges and institutes. The institution prides itself on utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to facilitate the educational process and employs around 200 IT professionals. As the largest higher education institution in Kuwait, PAAET is government-run and has its colleges spread across the country, with centralized IT operations. The university offers wired and wireless Internet access to its students on a BYOD (bring-your-own-device) basis and is expanding its long-distance and e-learning programs. Read More
Solution	In 2010, PAAET tested Bitdefender on a proof-of-concept basis, which proved to be highly effective. Following the successful proof-of-concept and a comprehensive and transparent bidding process, PAAET selected Bitdefender to provide On-premise v3.5 to protect 11,000 endpoints. A key factor in the decision was the significant customized support offered by Bitdefender and the level of involvement in deploying the On-Premise v3.5 product. PAAET was also impressed with the personalized service from the Bitdefender Support Team, which included responsive teams from Romania and Dubai. The university valued the importance of having a product backed by excellent service, especially given the limited presence of software company head offices in Kuwait. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Industries

Education

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Facility Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

PAAET is the largest higher education institution in Kuwait, with colleges spread across the country and centralized IT operations. The university provides wired and wireless Internet access for its students on a BYOD basis and is expanding its long-distance and e-learning programs. The IT staff faces challenges in understanding what devices are accessing the network at any given time. Previous security solutions did not provide the necessary control and visibility over thousands of endpoints. Additionally, deploying endpoint security in a Workgroup environment required significant resources and labor. PAAET needed a comprehensive endpoint security solution that could be deployed in its unique environment and provide control and protection over sensitive data such as student records, curriculum, and financial information.

About Customer

Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) is a prominent higher learning institution in Kuwait, serving over 50,000 students and approximately 5,000 teaching and non-teaching staff across 25 colleges and institutes. The institution prides itself on utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to facilitate the educational process and employs around 200 IT professionals. As the largest higher education institution in Kuwait, PAAET is government-run and has its colleges spread across the country, with centralized IT operations. The university offers wired and wireless Internet access to its students on a BYOD (bring-your-own-device) basis and is expanding its long-distance and e-learning programs.

Solution

In 2010, PAAET tested Bitdefender on a proof-of-concept basis, which proved to be highly effective. Following the successful proof-of-concept and a comprehensive and transparent bidding process, PAAET selected Bitdefender to provide On-premise v3.5 to protect 11,000 endpoints. A key factor in the decision was the significant customized support offered by Bitdefender and the level of involvement in deploying the On-Premise v3.5 product. PAAET was also impressed with the personalized service from the Bitdefender Support Team, which included responsive teams from Romania and Dubai. The university valued the importance of having a product backed by excellent service, especially given the limited presence of software company head offices in Kuwait.

Impact #1	Bitdefender's technology has been a good fit for PAAET's IT environment needs, providing comprehensive control and visibility for network access and security policies.
Impact #2	The technical administrators have been pleased with the professional support and personal interest Bitdefender has shown in integrating software updates into the overall system.
Impact #3	The IT team at PAAET now has comprehensive control and visibility over 11,000 endpoints, ensuring robust network security and policy enforcement.

Impact #1

Bitdefender's technology has been a good fit for PAAET's IT environment needs, providing comprehensive control and visibility for network access and security policies.

Impact #2

The technical administrators have been pleased with the professional support and personal interest Bitdefender has shown in integrating software updates into the overall system.

Impact #3

The IT team at PAAET now has comprehensive control and visibility over 11,000 endpoints, ensuring robust network security and policy enforcement.

Benefit #1	Protected 11,000 endpoints with Bitdefender On-premise v3.5.

Benefit #1

Protected 11,000 endpoints with Bitdefender On-premise v3.5.

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Securing 11,000 endpoints means significant freedom for Kuwait’s top University

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