Case Studies

Hospital network helps keep its networks secure and improves organization.
Minnesota-based Allina Hospitals & Clinics is a large network of hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The computer workstations, used by thousands of employees, provided updated medical records and other important patient information, but they were not well-protected against spyware, viruses, and similar threats. The security solution in place at Allina did not integrate well with the organization’s IT environment, and administrators could not easily determine which updates and patches had been installed. Early this year, Allina deployed Microsoft Forefront Client Security, which helps protect IT systems against security threats. Allina now has better system security, simplified administration, and improved visibility into its environment. The solution's automated features have helped Allina reduce IT costs and customer downtime.

Easy-to-use tools help company increase its level of protection and its ability to respond quickly to virus outbreaks
Analog Devices makes more than 10,000 different integrated circuits that are used in electronic products. Security is critical to protecting its computing resources, including PCs, servers, and the network. Since it deployed Microsoft Forefront Client Security, the company has already benefited from faster identification and cleansing of viruses that could have affected its IT infrastructure. Forefront Client Security also provides easy-to-use administrative tools that help the company’s IT department be more efficient in the deployment of antivirus and antispyware updates and policies. And it provides reporting functions that help IT staff clearly understand the state of the company’s PC security.

Customs services improves its own computer security.
The Australian Customs Service (Customs) is a government agency that employs high-tech methods to protect Australia’s borders from illegal immigration, drug smuggling, and other security threats. To support its efforts, the organization uses a comprehensive IT infrastructure to manage thousands of computers and mobile devices. In early 2007, Customs began implementing a new security solution based on Microsoft Forefront Client Security to help protect its systems against viruses, spyware, and other security threats. The agency will be able to better secure its IT environment with a fully integrated solution that automates tasks and reduces administration time. Forefront Client Security also provides reporting features that will allow the agency to comply with government reporting rules.

Security solution makes administration easy, boosts protection for planning-system firm
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, FranklinCovey offers effectiveness training, assessment services, and productivity tools online and through retail stores. The company, faced with security threats such as viruses and spyware, needs to protect its data for compliance and reporting purposes. Previously, FranklinCovey used multiple third-party security applications to secure its IT infrastructure, which is primarily based on Microsoft products. However, because the company wanted a solution that would integrate with its existing infrastructure better, it deployed Microsoft Forefront Client Security to protect its computers. The company now has a fully integrated security solution that is easy to manage, simpler to administer, has saved time, and offers better protection.