USB Port Protection that Hardens Endpoint Security and Streamlines Compliance
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NetWrix USB Blocker provided a large collection agency with centralized USB port protection to prevent unauthorized data removal via USB devices. The previous solution was unreliable, requiring significant time and resources. NetWrix USB Blocker integrated easily into the existing Microsoft environment and required little configuration. It hardened security by blocking unauthorized USB devices, satisfying auditors and protecting sensitive customer data. Unauthorized USB device use and network file access decreased. The simple and easy-to-use NetWrix solution strengthened security and compliance while reducing management overhead.
USB Port Protection that Hardens Endpoint Security and Streamlines Compliance
- 1. NetWrix Customer Case Study USB Port Protection that Hardens Endpoint Security and Streamlines Compliance “NetWrix USB Blocker accomplished what we needed it to do. The fact that it just works was enough justification for us to like the product.” Customer: Large Collection Agency Mark Precilla, Network Support, Large Collection Agency Number of Users: 500 Industry: Banking and Finance As one of the leading collection agencies in Canada, this firm helps its customers manage their financial portfolios by way of leading edge Solution: technology and cost-effective services designed specifically for a wide Endpoint Management variety of individual needs. The agency, founded in 2002, continues to Compliance grow on a steady basis, and the company’s needs and responsibilities have accordingly evolved as well. Products: USB Blocker Challenge: Preventing Unauthorized Use of Removable Media Vendor: via USB Ports NetWrix Corporation Privacy was a major priority for many of the big-name clients using this Phone: 888-638-9749 collection agency, and thus, the company’s IT department understood the Web Site: www.netwrix.com importance of hindering illicit use of removable media via USB ports, both for protection of sensitive corporate and customer data, as well as adherence Customer Profile: to compliance standards. The USB protection tool that the company was As one of the largest collection previously using did not always work, and the IT department needed a agencies in Canada, this firm solution that they could rely on. helps its customers manage their financial portfolios by way of leading “We were looking for an easy-to-use solution that we could easily edge technology and cost-effective implement into our existing infrastructure,” said Precilla. “We needed a services designed specifically for a solution that was consistent, but prior to NetWrix, we had an alternative wide variety of individual needs. The solution that did not always work.” agencycontinues to grow on a steady basis, and currently serves all of To both the firm, and its enterprise clients, this type of unpredictability was Canada. not acceptable, and that is when the IT department began looking for a new way to secure their endpoints. Solution: Centralized USB Port Protection That Works That is when the collection agency turned to NetWrix USB Blocker, the endpoint security solution that enforces centralized Copyright © NetWrix Corporation. All rights reserved.
- 2. NetWrix Customer CaseCase NetWrix Customer Study Study access control that prevents the unauthorized its customers with the type of security use of removable media that connects to and privacy that they demand. The threat computer USB ports, such as memory sticks, of unauthorized data removal has since removable hard disks, iPods and so on. been thwarted, and auditors can rest easy knowing that the IT department is adhering “We looked at several vendors, such as to regulations. TrendMicro, but NetWrix USB Blocker is easy to use and the product just works,” said “Since implementing NetWrix USB Precilla. “It was really easy to implement Blocker, we have found that inappropriate NetWrix USB Blocker into our existing use of USB devices went down,” said infrastructure. The software also worked on Precilla. “Unauthorized files on our the first try with very little configuration to network shares went down as well. play around with. The other software we had From a security standpoint, our end user before required a lot of time to work with, workstations are now more secure than and time is money. We started planning a few ever, as no unauthorized devices can go weeks prior to purchasing NetWrix. It was undetected. This also helps us maintain probably two weeks between inception to compliance, as our auditors can see that ready-to-launch. Deployment took only an these types of USB port activities are not hour or so and went smoothly.” possible.” NetWrix USB Blocker relies on built- “I would recommend NetWrix to other in Active Directory mechanisms and companies because it is a simple, easy seamlessly integrates into existing Microsoft to use solution,” Precilla added. “It is environments. With only a couple clicks of the also easy to implement in a Microsoft mouse, the firm was able to quickly get the environment. And the NetWrix team is solution up and running in order to satisfy its great to work with.” customers and auditors. About NetWrix Corporation Proven Result: USB Port Protection Established in 2006, NetWrix Corporation Hardens Security and Appeases Auditors provides innovative and cost-effective solutions that simplify and automate the management of USB port protection ensures that sensitive Windows networks. With in-depth knowledge and information remains private, protecting experience managing Windows environments of against data theft and misuse. Since all sizes, the company delivers solutions to meet deploying NetWrix USB Blocker, the complicated business requirements while fulfilling company has been better able to provide the best expectations of IT professionals. Copyright © NetWrix Corporation. All rights reserved.