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Security Finance Enhances Security Posture with InsightVM

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management Sensors - Temperature Sensors
Applicable Industries	Finance & Insurance National Security & Defense
Use Cases	Leasing Finance Automation Tamper Detection
Services	Cybersecurity Services
Challenge	Security Finance, a financial services company with over 1,000 locations across the United States and Mexico, was facing a significant challenge in maintaining its cybersecurity. As a financial institution, it was a constant target for cyber attacks, necessitating a proactive rather than reactive approach to security. The company's situation was further complicated by its extensive infrastructure, which included in-house software and various systems across multiple data centers. This vast surface area increased the potential for attacks. Additionally, the company's security program was not very mature, and they lacked a comprehensive understanding of their assets and the associated vulnerabilities. Prior to implementing a solution, the company was primarily focused on patch management, without a full understanding of the remaining vulnerabilities in their systems. Read More
About Customer	Security Finance is a financial services company based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company has a significant presence, with about 1,000 locations spread across the United States and Mexico. For over 65 years, Security Finance has been providing easy and safe installment loans nationwide. The company has a complex infrastructure, including its own in-house software and various systems across multiple data centers. As a financial institution, Security Finance is a constant target for cyber attacks, making robust and proactive security measures crucial for its operations. Read More
Solution	To address these challenges, Security Finance chose InsightVM, a vulnerability management solution. InsightVM enabled the company to identify all assets in their environment and understand their associated risks. It also facilitated efficient, cross-functional remediation with ITSM integrations. Furthermore, InsightVM's robust reporting capabilities allowed the company to communicate the success of risk reduction efforts to executives. The decision to choose InsightVM was made after evaluating several other products, with InsightVM standing out due to its robust features, including its reporting capability and its ability to integrate with other systems in the company's environment. The company also narrowed down their ITSM tool to one that integrates with InsightVM, further enhancing their security management capabilities. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management

Sensors - Temperature Sensors

Applicable Industries

Finance & Insurance

National Security & Defense

Use Cases

Leasing Finance Automation

Tamper Detection

Services

Cybersecurity Services

Challenge

Security Finance, a financial services company with over 1,000 locations across the United States and Mexico, was facing a significant challenge in maintaining its cybersecurity. As a financial institution, it was a constant target for cyber attacks, necessitating a proactive rather than reactive approach to security. The company's situation was further complicated by its extensive infrastructure, which included in-house software and various systems across multiple data centers. This vast surface area increased the potential for attacks. Additionally, the company's security program was not very mature, and they lacked a comprehensive understanding of their assets and the associated vulnerabilities. Prior to implementing a solution, the company was primarily focused on patch management, without a full understanding of the remaining vulnerabilities in their systems.

About Customer

Security Finance is a financial services company based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The company has a significant presence, with about 1,000 locations spread across the United States and Mexico. For over 65 years, Security Finance has been providing easy and safe installment loans nationwide. The company has a complex infrastructure, including its own in-house software and various systems across multiple data centers. As a financial institution, Security Finance is a constant target for cyber attacks, making robust and proactive security measures crucial for its operations.

Solution

To address these challenges, Security Finance chose InsightVM, a vulnerability management solution. InsightVM enabled the company to identify all assets in their environment and understand their associated risks. It also facilitated efficient, cross-functional remediation with ITSM integrations. Furthermore, InsightVM's robust reporting capabilities allowed the company to communicate the success of risk reduction efforts to executives. The decision to choose InsightVM was made after evaluating several other products, with InsightVM standing out due to its robust features, including its reporting capability and its ability to integrate with other systems in the company's environment. The company also narrowed down their ITSM tool to one that integrates with InsightVM, further enhancing their security management capabilities.

Impact #1	The implementation of InsightVM has brought about significant improvements in Security Finance's security posture. The company has been able to identify all of the assets in their environment and understand their associated risks, enabling them to take proactive measures to mitigate these risks. The solution's ITSM integrations have facilitated efficient, cross-functional remediation. The robust reporting capabilities of InsightVM have also been instrumental in communicating the success of risk reduction efforts to executives. The company measures the success of InsightVM by monitoring the reduction in the number of vulnerabilities, which is made possible by the solution's tracking and reporting features. Furthermore, the company's partnership with Rapid7, the provider of InsightVM, has been highly beneficial. Rapid7's support team has been diligent in handling the company's issues, ensuring satisfaction after every interaction.

Impact #1

The implementation of InsightVM has brought about significant improvements in Security Finance's security posture. The company has been able to identify all of the assets in their environment and understand their associated risks, enabling them to take proactive measures to mitigate these risks. The solution's ITSM integrations have facilitated efficient, cross-functional remediation. The robust reporting capabilities of InsightVM have also been instrumental in communicating the success of risk reduction efforts to executives. The company measures the success of InsightVM by monitoring the reduction in the number of vulnerabilities, which is made possible by the solution's tracking and reporting features. Furthermore, the company's partnership with Rapid7, the provider of InsightVM, has been highly beneficial. Rapid7's support team has been diligent in handling the company's issues, ensuring satisfaction after every interaction.

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Security Finance Enhances Security Posture with InsightVM

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