IZA Enhances Data Security with Check Point's Next Generation Threat Prevention & SandBlast
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Malware Protection
- Sensors - Temperature Sensors
Applicable Industries
- National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions
- Product Research & Development
Use Cases
- Facial Recognition
- Tamper Detection
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
About The Customer
IZA, the Institute of Labor Economics, is a Germany-based institute that advises the government and politicians on labor market and economics. As part of the Deutsche Post Foundation, IZA is an economics research institute with a charter to collect, manage, and analyze a variety of data sources to advise governments on the impact of economic policy. IZA is the hub of a global network of scholars working together to develop a sound economic understanding of how labor markets work and how labor market policies perform. The institute supports young scholars on their paths to becoming tomorrow’s leading academics.
The Challenge
IZA, the Institute of Labor Economics, based in Germany, advises the government and politicians on labor market and economics. The institute faced a significant challenge in maintaining data security in the face of an evolving threat landscape. The data they handle is highly sensitive and highly sought after, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. The nature of their work also means that there are people who disagree with their findings, further increasing the risk of cybercrime. The institute needed to strengthen network segmentation and allow remote workers to safely access and share data. The challenge was to manage access to the data with clear rules and segmentation, while ensuring the data is available to a wide range of data scientists around the globe.
The Solution
IZA turned to Check Point Quantum Security Gateway to address their security challenges. The engagement between IZA and Check Point dates back to 1998 and has grown steadily, adapting as security requirements have changed over the years. The latest upgrade of IZA’s security position was to protect its newsroom from a series of DDoS attacks. Check Point SandBlast Network (sandboxing) includes multi-layered protection from known threats and zero-day attacks using SandBlast Threat Emulation and Threat Extraction. This solution quickly delivers safe content to users while running files through a virtual sandbox to discover malicious behavior. The approach blocks malware from entering the network and doesn’t interrupt users. With the Check Point solution, IZA can identify websites delivering malware, prevent malicious files from being downloaded, and block risky or insecure applications from accessing the network.
Operational Impact
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