State of Oklahoma Deploys CrowdStrike to Defend Thousands of Endpoints Against Daily Threats
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Falcon Device Control™
- Falcon Insight™
- Falcon Prevent™
- CrowdStrike Threat Graph®
Tech Stack
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Next-Generation Antivirus
- Cloud-Delivered Device Control
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
- Security & Public Safety
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Cybersecurity
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
The State of Oklahoma is a large governmental entity responsible for providing a wide range of services to its four million citizens. It encompasses 128 agencies, including wildlife, driver licenses, child welfare, environmental quality, and health, as well as all centralized government services. The state operates a network of 10,000 servers and 1,200 applications, covering 77 counties. With a workforce of 30,000 employees, the state is tasked with delivering critical services efficiently and effectively. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted its operations, as 98% of employees transitioned to remote work, increasing the complexity of its cybersecurity needs. The state is committed to protecting its assets and ensuring a modern digital experience for its citizens.
The Challenge
The State of Oklahoma faced a complex cybersecurity challenge, defending a vast attack surface that included 128 external agencies and 120,000 endpoints. The situation was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced 98% of state employees to work remotely, removing the traditional 'castle wall' of secure networks. This shift increased the threat landscape, making every user, citizen, and household a potential entry point for cyberattacks. The state needed to protect its assets and deliver a modern digital experience to its four million citizens while ensuring efficient and effective service delivery. The volume of attacks was staggering, with 61 million attacks occurring daily, necessitating a robust and comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.
The Solution
To address its cybersecurity challenges, the State of Oklahoma implemented a portfolio of CrowdStrike solutions as part of a Zero Trust cybersecurity strategy. This approach extended protection beyond state operations to include the entire region and even into citizens' homes. The state established the Oklahoma Information Sharing and Analysis Center (OK-ISAC) to foster a community-based security ethos, making cybersecurity a shared responsibility. OK-ISAC plays a crucial role in educating and preparing citizens for safe online activities, reaching across diverse sectors to provide support and foster information sharing. CrowdStrike's solutions, including Falcon Device Control™, Falcon Insight™, and Falcon Prevent™, were deployed to protect 35,000 endpoints. These tools provided deep capabilities to detect and contain threats quickly, supporting remote work environments and enhancing the state's overall cybersecurity posture. Over 18 months, the state completed 38 cybersecurity initiatives, including new cloud proxy servers and VPNs, positioning itself at the forefront of cybersecurity capabilities.
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