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Sysmex Europe Enhances Security Infrastructure with Consolidated Approach

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Technology Category	Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges
Applicable Industries	Equipment & Machinery National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions	Maintenance
Use Cases	Construction Management Tamper Detection
Services	Cybersecurity Services System Integration
Challenge	Sysmex Europe, a manufacturer and provider of innovative analysis devices and diagnostic laboratory services, faced a significant challenge in improving the functionality and performance of its security systems. The company had been using Check Point firewalls for nearly two decades to protect itself from external network attacks. However, with the rise in cyber attacks, Sysmex Europe decided it was time to refresh and improve its security infrastructure. The existing firewall had become outdated, causing performance limitations and a capacity bottleneck. Additionally, Sysmex Europe was dealing with the complexity of managing an open configuration system that included multiple vendors. The company sought to transition from this open configuration to a single vendor for both hardware and software security, aiming for a consolidated security approach. Read More
About Customer	Sysmex Europe is a subsidiary of the Sysmex Corporation, located in Norderstedt near Hamburg, Germany. The parent company, headquartered in Japan, is an international healthcare manufacturer and provider of innovative analysis devices and diagnostic laboratory services. Sysmex Europe serves as the European headquarters, supporting local sales, maintenance, and service in the EMEA region. The company has grown significantly in recent years, not only in terms of employee numbers, but also in bandwidth and network throughput. Read More
Solution	Sysmex Europe resolved its capacity bottleneck and improved its security infrastructure with Check Point's expanded security solution. The company implemented the Check Point Quantum NGFW and Check Point Quantum Security Gateway. With the firewall 6500 Turbo, Sysmex Europe can now prevent and block even the most sophisticated attacks. The Next Generation Threat Prevention package provides comprehensive protection from known and unknown threats. It includes antivirus, anti-bot, IPS, application control, URL filtering, and identity awareness features. The transition to the new devices was seamless, with no downtime or interruptions. The configurations were adopted and adjusted, and the old devices were then taken out of service. The systems remained available during the transition, allowing users to continue working as normal. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Networks & Connectivity - Routers & Bridges

Applicable Industries

Equipment & Machinery

National Security & Defense

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Use Cases

Construction Management

Tamper Detection

Services

Cybersecurity Services

System Integration

Challenge

Sysmex Europe, a manufacturer and provider of innovative analysis devices and diagnostic laboratory services, faced a significant challenge in improving the functionality and performance of its security systems. The company had been using Check Point firewalls for nearly two decades to protect itself from external network attacks. However, with the rise in cyber attacks, Sysmex Europe decided it was time to refresh and improve its security infrastructure. The existing firewall had become outdated, causing performance limitations and a capacity bottleneck. Additionally, Sysmex Europe was dealing with the complexity of managing an open configuration system that included multiple vendors. The company sought to transition from this open configuration to a single vendor for both hardware and software security, aiming for a consolidated security approach.

About Customer

Sysmex Europe is a subsidiary of the Sysmex Corporation, located in Norderstedt near Hamburg, Germany. The parent company, headquartered in Japan, is an international healthcare manufacturer and provider of innovative analysis devices and diagnostic laboratory services. Sysmex Europe serves as the European headquarters, supporting local sales, maintenance, and service in the EMEA region. The company has grown significantly in recent years, not only in terms of employee numbers, but also in bandwidth and network throughput.

Solution

Sysmex Europe resolved its capacity bottleneck and improved its security infrastructure with Check Point's expanded security solution. The company implemented the Check Point Quantum NGFW and Check Point Quantum Security Gateway. With the firewall 6500 Turbo, Sysmex Europe can now prevent and block even the most sophisticated attacks. The Next Generation Threat Prevention package provides comprehensive protection from known and unknown threats. It includes antivirus, anti-bot, IPS, application control, URL filtering, and identity awareness features. The transition to the new devices was seamless, with no downtime or interruptions. The configurations were adopted and adjusted, and the old devices were then taken out of service. The systems remained available during the transition, allowing users to continue working as normal.

Impact #1	The implementation of Check Point's expanded security solution has significantly improved Sysmex Europe's security infrastructure. The company now has increased protection against modern threats, ensuring the safety of its sensitive data. The solution also provides secure access and sharing of data for remote workers, a crucial feature in today's increasingly remote work environment. The transition to the new Check Point products was seamless, with no downtime or interruptions. This allowed users to continue working as normal during the transition, ensuring business continuity. The move to a single vendor for hardware and software security has simplified the management of the company's security system, making it more efficient and effective.

Impact #1

The implementation of Check Point's expanded security solution has significantly improved Sysmex Europe's security infrastructure. The company now has increased protection against modern threats, ensuring the safety of its sensitive data. The solution also provides secure access and sharing of data for remote workers, a crucial feature in today's increasingly remote work environment. The transition to the new Check Point products was seamless, with no downtime or interruptions. This allowed users to continue working as normal during the transition, ensuring business continuity. The move to a single vendor for hardware and software security has simplified the management of the company's security system, making it more efficient and effective.

Benefit #1	Increased threat prevention against modern threats
Benefit #2	Secure access and sharing of data for remote workers
Benefit #3	Seamless transition to new Check Point products with no downtime or interruptions

Benefit #1

Increased threat prevention against modern threats

Benefit #2

Secure access and sharing of data for remote workers

Benefit #3

Seamless transition to new Check Point products with no downtime or interruptions

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