Hopkins Public Schools Enhances Cybersecurity with Red Canary MDR and Best-of-Breed Solutions
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Red Canary MDR
- Jamf Protect
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Tech Stack
- Endpoint Security
- Security Automation
- Threat Detection and Response
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
Applicable Industries
- Education
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Hopkins Public Schools is an award-winning school district located in Minnesota, serving the city of Hopkins and surrounding areas including Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park. The district comprises six elementary schools, an academy with Chinese and Spanish immersion programs, an online academy, two junior highs, and one high school. Known for its commitment to educational excellence, the district has been proactive in addressing the evolving needs of its students and staff, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. With a diverse student body that includes international students, the district has had to adapt its security measures to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all.
The Challenge
As students and teachers began home instruction in 2020, Hopkins Public Schools faced a new security challenge—they needed to build up their security stack to protect devices and users wherever they were. Additionally, they expanded to support international students, which added complexity to their security needs. The district had to secure a hybrid environment with both macOS and Windows machines, using Jamf and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. However, managing and securing these endpoints required additional support, which was challenging due to the high cost and difficulty in retaining IT personnel. The need for continual support of their security stack remained, and they sought a partner to augment their in-house capabilities.
The Solution
Hopkins Public Schools partnered with Red Canary to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities. Red Canary MDR provided 24/7 detection and response coverage, helping the district manage alerts and threats across their environment. The solution integrated with existing tools like Jamf Protect and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, allowing for comprehensive threat detection and response. Red Canary's automation and orchestration capabilities enabled the district to execute playbooks for confirmed threats, ensuring timely action. This partnership allowed Hopkins Public Schools to augment their internal team, providing the necessary support to manage their security stack effectively.
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