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A software development company specialized in designing, developing & maintaining software applications for enterprise customers was facing some challenges from their customers' security feedback concerns.  As a result, the company had to adopt a ‘shift-left’ approach to focus more time on development in the SDLC (QA) before publishing code or releasing to their customers. 

A crypto asset service provider company was using nearly 50 AWS services and had built many automation playbooks as part of their proactive security strategy. These playbooks once triggered would action remediation events on non-compliant resources where configuration accuracy was in doubt.

Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) provides coverage for remote and mobile workers by applying DLP policies to data loss events, even when devices are not connected to the corporate network.

Intellectual Property (IP) protection enables organizations to mitigate the potential leaks of highly-sensitive business assets, including design files, source code, contracts, and proprietary documents.

Data protection for cloud applications is focused on preventing organizations from unintentionally exposing sensitive, or protected data created, shared or transferred through SaaS platforms like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace or Salesforce.

 Organizations struggle with the risk of an employee or contractor accidentally or deliberately leaking sensitive corporate data via email, cloud storage, or unapproved sharing mechanism.

A small medium Enterprise with both onsite applications and cloud based SaaS applications as well as internet connections is requiring a security operations solution.  In order to mitigate the Capex investment of building their own SoC - they have decided to use Fortinet’s SoC-as-a-Service.  On top of this, they have decided to use FortiAnalyzers advanced features of SIEM connector to also have at least some visibility through dashboards and event correlation to act as a secondary pair of eyes into any potential security threats.

A local Healthcare facility 24x7 proactive network & security monitoring & requires to follow HIPPA requirements. 

A consulting firm with a central private data center hosts critical internal apps like HR, payroll, and document management. With a growing remote workforce, the firm seeks to enable secure access to internal resources without relying on legacy VPNs, which are difficult to scale and manage securely.

A growing legal services firm employs a hybrid workforce, with attorneys and support staff frequently working from home or while traveling. With sensitive client data at risk, the firm aims to prevent ransomware attacks targeting remote users, without relying solely on endpoint protection or complex VPN infrastructures.

An industrial manufacturer with headquarters and over 20 branches is part of a hub-and-spoke IPSec VPN setup. The manufacturer requires centralized connectivity that is high-performance, secure and is consistent in application performance across a distributed network.

A mid-sized, regional company in the financial services industry relies on dual ISPs to support business operations. As the company aims to maintain a cost effective network experience without sacrificing security it requires to have the right balance.

The conventional security perimeter has disappeared with cloud adoption, remote work, and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device). Older models like VPNs allow wide network access, sometimes trusting users after first login—a risky assumption in the current threat environment.

Fortinet Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) presents a "never trust, always verify" approach. It guarantees that: Users are always authenticated.Devices are checked for compliance. Access is granular, given only to certain apps rather than the entire network.

Fortinet ZTNA is not a bolt-on solution. Being natively incorporated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, it is efficient, scalable, and simple to enforce from edge to cloud.

A medical based services company was predominately utilizing public cloud based SaaS applications & creating their own cloud applications from development to runtime.  In the absence of true native cloud security they were using a traditional based network & application level SIEM solution to monitor security events & alerts.

Organizations that handle sensitive regulated data — such as health records, credit card numbers, or Social security numbers — face requirements to prevent their mishandling or accidental exposure, in order to be authorized by regulation.

Large company has many 1000s of users and 100s of applications & 100000s of sensors  in dedicated and outsourced data centers, offshore factories as well as cloud based services.  The company requires a streamlined and automated set of monitoring and incident response tools to enhance their security posture & meet their regulatory compliances (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI).

A mid-sized professional services firm with a distributed workforce increasingly relies on cloud-based applications like Microsoft 365, Salesforce, and Zoom. Employees frequently work from home or shared spaces, accessing the internet directly with limited protection. The company wants to strengthen security for remote users without deploying complex hardware or VPN solutions.

A small digital marketing agency with one office uses a single ISP to take advantage of critical cloud services (email, web hosting and SaaS tools). Their goal is to enhance internet reliability and security, all while keeping IT management as straightforward as possible.

In today's digital era, manufacturing companies face an array of cybersecurity challenges. This case study explores how an SME manufacturing company in the Netherlands successfully enhanced its cybersecurity posture by implementing TXOne Edge IPS, a robust solution designed to protect industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) networks. By leveraging this advanced product, the company addressed critical security vulnerabilities, ensuring uninterrupted and secure operations.

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, healthcare organizations face unique challenges in protecting sensitive patient data. Ensuring compliance with the NIS2 Directive is paramount to safeguarding this critical information. This case study explores how the customer, a leading healthcare provider, partnered with Insoft to achieve full NIS2 compliance, enhancing their security posture and ensuring regulatory adherence.

In an era where cyber threats loom large, ensuring robust cybersecurity measures is paramount, especially for critical sectors like oil and gas. This case study delves into how a leading multinational Oil and Gas company to not only meet but exceed the requirements set forth by the new Network and Information Systems (NIS2) directive, marking a significant leap in operational technology (OT) cybersecurity.

In today's interconnected world, global institutions face the challenge of establishing secure and efficient communication systems across their distributed branches. This case study explores how a government institution with a global presence successfully implemented a telephony solution to connect its branches worldwide, ensuring secure communication through IPSEC VPN tunnels.

In today's digital era, remote work has become increasingly prevalent, even in industries traditionally reliant on physical presence, such as construction. However, ensuring the security of remote employees and their access to critical systems can be a challenging task. This case study explores how a construction company in the USA overcame these challenges by implementing FortiClient EMS, a Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution, to enhance their remote workforce security.

In today's digital age, businesses heavily rely on their network infrastructure to ensure seamless operations and uninterrupted connectivity. This case study focuses on a leading brewery group in Cyprus that faced a critical challenge regarding their network infrastructure's redundancy and potential outage threats. Through the implementation of FortiLink, a robust and reliable solution, the company successfully achieved a redundant Layer 2 topology, ensuring the stability and continuity of their critical infrastructure.

In today's digital age, a reliable and efficient wireless network is crucial for businesses to operate smoothly. For a software development company in the USA, the challenge of redefining their wireless network became a top priority when they moved to a new building. The main issue they faced was poor coverage offered by the old access points (APs), which hindered the productivity of their developers who required mobility within the building. This case study explores the solution implemented by the company to overcome this challenge and enhance their wireless network infrastructure.

In today's interconnected world, organizations face the challenge of maintaining a consistent, stable, and secure network infrastructure across multiple sites spread across the globe. This case study explores the journey of a government institution that sought a single-vendor solution to address these challenges. By implementing a Hub-n-Spoke IPSec topology and leveraging various features, the institution successfully achieved its goals of network uniformity, optimized security, and efficient administration.

In today's digital age, government institutions face numerous cybersecurity challenges, particularly when it comes to protecting their critical infrastructure. One such challenge is the rising threat of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which can cause significant disruptions and inconvenience to users. This case study explores how organization successfully tackled this challenge by deploying FortiDDoS, a robust DDoS protection solution.

In today's digital age, securing confidential information is of paramount importance for government institutions. This case study explores how a research department in Nepal tackled the challenge of securing their perimeter and internal servers' confidential information. By implementing a robust solution using FortiGate firewalls, the institution achieved a single-vendor environment and significantly enhanced their data security.

In today's digital landscape, email security is of paramount importance for businesses across all industries. This case study explores how an insurance company in Romania successfully tackled the challenge of improving their email scanning process for URLs, attachments, and content. By deploying FortiSandbox, an advanced threat detection solution, the company significantly enhanced their FortiMail Antispam/Antivirus protection, ensuring a safer and more secure email environment for their employees and clients.

In today's digital age, email remains a primary communication channel for businesses. However, with the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, it is crucial for organizations to fortify their email security measures. This case study explores how an insurance company in Romania successfully improved their antispam/antivirus protection for their on-premise Exchange server by deploying FortiMail as their email gateway solution.

In the rapidly growing E-Commerce industry in India, ensuring robust security measures and seamless user experience are paramount for businesses to thrive. This case study explores the challenges faced by an E-Commerce company and the solution implemented to overcome them, using FortiWeb as the key security solution.

In this case study, we will explore how a government institution in Cyprus successfully addressed the challenge of providing secure remote access to internal resources for employees working from home. The institution faced issues with standard free software, which not only hindered productivity but also posed potential security risks. The solution involved the deployment of FortiAuthenticator VM, enabling multi-factor authentication (MFA) for remote SSL VPN users and when accessing any work computer or internal server.

In today's digital age, retail businesses face numerous cybersecurity challenges that can significantly impact their operations and reputation. This case study explores the challenges faced by a retail vendor in India and how the implementation of FortiSIEM helped them overcome these obstacles and improve their overall security posture.

In today's digital age, financial institutions face numerous challenges in managing and securing their vast network infrastructure. One such challenge is the efficient management of logs generated by multiple Fortinet devices. This case study explores how a financial institution in Romania overcame this challenge by implementing FortiAnalyzer, resulting in improved log investigation, reduced time and effort, and enhanced security.

In today's digital age, financial institutions heavily rely on their network infrastructure to provide seamless and secure services to their customers. However, managing a large number of network devices can be a daunting task, leading to inefficiencies, errors, and security vulnerabilities. This case study explores how a financial institution in Romania overcame these challenges by implementing FortiManager, a centralized network management solution.

In today's digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a top priority for businesses, especially for IT companies that handle sensitive data and provide critical services. This case study focuses on an IT company in Cyprus that faced the challenge of streamlining and automating their security operations due to their expanding customer base and plans for market expansion. To address this challenge, they decided to implement FortiSOAR, a comprehensive security orchestration, automation, and response solution.

In today's digital era, financial institutions face the challenge of handling heavy customer transactions efficiently and securely. This case study focuses on a Financial Institution in Nepal that sought assistance in optimizing their Inter Bank Fund Transfer (IBFT) transactions through web and mobile apps. The existing solution, FortiGate 500 series virtual server feature, was unable to effectively distribute the load, leading to performance issues. To overcome this challenge, the institution implemented a load balancing solution using FortiADC, resulting in improved customer experience and enhanced backend server performance.

In today's digital age, e-commerce companies face numerous challenges in delivering a seamless online shopping experience to their customers. One such company in India approached Insoft Services with several issues related to their web server application. Users were experiencing slowness, frequent timeout errors, and reduced bandwidth during peak traffic periods. To overcome these challenges, we implemented FortiADC, a robust application delivery controller, to optimize their web server performance and enhance overall user experience.

In today's digital age, ensuring the security and resilience of critical operational processes is of utmost importance. This case study focuses on a customer in Finland who sought a solution to detect intrusions and identify malicious traffic within their industrial networks. They desired a proactive approach to cybersecurity, with unparalleled visibility into their Operational Technology (OT) assets and network traffic flows. Additionally, the customer aimed to transmit security posture snapshots to a centralized data center for further analysis by their security analysts' team. Insoft Services, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, offered a comprehensive solution that addressed these challenges while minimizing capital investments.

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, service providers face the challenge of delivering consistent network services and security across multiple data centers, both in major cities and remote locations. This case study explores how a leading service provider in Russia overcame this challenge by implementing Cisco ACI, a software-defined networking (SDN) solution. By adopting Cisco ACI, they achieved a unified network infrastructure, seamless network service provisioning, and enhanced security across all their data centers.

In today's digital age, financial institutions face numerous challenges in ensuring the security and efficiency of their technology infrastructure. This case study explores how a major bank in Turkey successfully overcame these challenges through the deployment of a new-gen SDN Fabric integration across three data centers. The bank also ensured alignment between SDN Fabric and VMware-managed virtual environments, adopted an advanced security model for access control, and committed to meeting PCI DSS standards for data protection.

The Government of Qatar sought to modernize its data center infrastructure to enhance scalability and security while complying with strict security regulations. After careful evaluation, Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) was chosen as the optimal solution to meet these requirements. This case study explores the challenges faced by the government and the solutions implemented using Cisco ACI.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, financial institutions face numerous challenges when it comes to managing their Data Centers. This case study focuses on a financial institution in Russia that sought to overcome various challenges by implementing Cisco ACI as their next-generation Data Center solution. The institution required design and deployment services to address their specific needs and improve their overall network stability, security, and operational efficiency.

In order to thrive in today's rapidly evolving and competitive digital landscape, financial institutions require advanced IT infrastructure that ensures high application performance and availability, while also being efficiently managed at a lower cost.

To streamline operations and reduce expenses, a leading financial institution in Azerbaijan decided to build two data centers and consolidate their IT infrastructure. This case study explores the challenges faced by the institution and the solution implemented to overcome them.

Active-Standby to Active-Active Firewalls: Due to scale and cost considerations, the customer wanted to transition from an Active-Standby firewall setup to multiple Active-Active firewalls. This change would provide redundancy and improve network performance.

Kubernetes Clusters: The customer had Kubernetes clusters present in their data center and required seamless integration and connectivity with their network infrastructure.