Case Study: Enhancing Web Security for Education and Local Authority Clients with INTEGY’s Managed Solution Based on iboss Technology

Providing Optimised and Secure Web Protection Regardless of Location

With the growing threat of cyberattacks and the increasing need for secure, flexible web access, INTEGY has developed a fully managed web security solution utilising iboss technology.

Over the summer, we successfully transitioned two key clients - a local education institution and a local authority - onto this robust platform. Both clients were facing significant challenges with their existing web security solutions, particularly around visibility, auditing capabilities, and ensuring protection for users regardless of their location.

The iboss solution provided a comprehensive answer to these needs, ensuring that their web security was both reliable and scalable.

Challenges Faced by the Clients

Both the education institution and the local authority had been struggling with several critical issues related to their web security:

Poor Visibility and Auditing: Their existing web security products lacked the detailed visibility and comprehensive auditing features necessary to track and respond to potential threats effectively. This limitation left them vulnerable to unnoticed breaches and non-compliant web activity.

Geographical Flexibility: With staff and students working across multiple locations—including office environments, remote work settings, and on educational campuses—ensuring consistent security policies and protections for users wherever they were became a significant challenge.

Evolving Threat Landscape: Both clients needed a solution that could adapt to the rapidly changing threat landscape, protecting users from sophisticated web-based attacks and ensuring compliance with evolving security regulations.

INTEGY’s Solution: iboss-Based Managed Web Security

To address these challenges, INTEGY deployed a fully managed web security solution leveraging the advanced capabilities of iboss technology. The iboss platform is specifically designed to provide secure web access from any location, while offering comprehensive visibility and control over web traffic.

Comprehensive Visibility and Auditing:

The iboss platform provided the clients with granular visibility into web traffic, allowing them to monitor and audit user activity in real time. This feature enabled them to quickly identify and respond to potential security incidents, ensuring that all web activity remained compliant with their security policies.

Geographical Flexibility:

One of the standout features of the iboss solution is its ability to provide consistent security across all user locations. Whether users were accessing the network from an office, a campus, or remotely, the iboss platform ensured that the same security policies were applied, offering seamless protection regardless of location.
This was particularly crucial for the education client, where students and faculty often accessed resources from a variety of locations. With iboss, they could ensure that all users were protected, whether they were on-site or learning remotely.

Advanced Threat Protection:

The iboss solution offers advanced threat detection and response capabilities, which were critical for protecting the clients against the latest web-based threats. This includes protection against malware, phishing attacks, and other malicious activities that could compromise their networks.
Additionally, the platform’s ability to adapt to emerging threats ensured that both clients remained secure even as new attack vectors emerged.

Implementation and Results

The transition to the iboss platform was smooth, with INTEGY working closely with both clients to ensure a seamless migration.

The implementation process involved:

Customised Configuration: INTEGY customized the iboss platform to align with the specific security policies and needs of each client, ensuring that the solution provided optimal protection and compliance.
Ongoing Management: As part of our fully managed service, INTEGY continues to monitor and maintain the iboss platform, ensuring that both clients benefit from the latest security updates and ongoing support.

The results have been impressive:

Enhanced Security: Both clients now have a robust web security solution that offers superior protection against web-based threats.
Improved Visibility: With comprehensive auditing and monitoring capabilities, the clients have gained greater insight into their web traffic, enabling them to maintain strict compliance with security policies.
User Protection Across All Locations: The iboss platform ensures that users are protected no matter where they are working or learning, providing peace of mind for both the clients and their stakeholders.

Conclusion

INTEGY’s fully managed web security solution, powered by iboss technology, has transformed the way our education and local authority clients approach web security. By addressing key challenges around visibility, flexibility, and threat protection, we have helped them secure their networks against the ever-evolving landscape of web-based threats.

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