Kristin Alexander

GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY PAPER SPONSORED BY SOPHOS. Sophisticated adversaries — from organized cybercriminal groups to nation-state actors —are targeting public sector systems with unprecedented speed and precision. Ransomware remains one of the most damaging threats.

GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY PAPER SPONSORED BY OKTA. State and local governments want better, faster and more efficient processes that eliminate agency silos and strengthen cybersecurity across the enterprise. Meanwhile, constituents want easy access to government services and a seamless, satisfying user experience. But many governments rely on decades-old login infrastructure that can’t address those needs.

GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY PAPER SPONSORED BY SOPHOS. Artificial intelligence is changing the game for government cybersecurity. Gone are the days when security teams could weed out phishing emails based on simple indicators like misspellings or awkward syntax. Today’s cybercriminals are weaponizing AI to evade detection and launch more sophisticated attacks. AI is also reshaping the cybersecurity landscape for IT teams working to protect networks and secure sensitive data.

Los Rios Community College District partnered with Palo Alto Networks to transform its network, empowering it to provide quality education with modern infrastructure to protect users and valuable data.

For American Food & Vending, providing excellent—and secure—customer experiences is of paramount importance. Some of its customers are in the defense space and expect American Food & Vending to have security measures in place that are as rigid as their industry’s. The company turned to Palo Alto Networks to help it better manage and protect its network, customers, and employees while supporting ambitious growth plans.

A large global commercial airline sought to differentiate itself from competitors by establishing a singular track record of on-time flights and providing exceptional customer service. The airline realized it needed to digitally transform to achieve its goals. It aimed to upgrade its network security infrastructure and migrate additional mission-critical applications from on-premises to the cloud, primarily with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Utility companies that keep the heat and lights on in our homes and businesses face unique network security challenges. From protecting power substations exposed to harsh weather conditions to defending against cyberattacks on nuclear power plants, they have a critical need to secure their facilities and infrastructure.

From nuclear medicine imaging cameras to MRI machines, infusion pumps, and ultrasounds, healthcare providers rely on a myriad of connected medical devices to care for patients. A large U.S. public sector healthcare organization saw a critical need to protect millions of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and Internet of Things (IoT) devices on its network from cyberattacks. The situation was made more urgent by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sumitovant Biopharma's IT team had a vision to enable the company’s researchers, data scientists, and sales and manufacturing teams to be as nimble as possible. While building out the company’s network infrastructure from the ground up, the IT team sought a partner to help bring its vision to fruition.

Protecting sensitive data is paramount for SESAC Music Group, which handles the licensing and distribution of copyrighted musical works for some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names.

When the pandemic hit, the media and entertainment industry encountered a unique challenge. The public’s demand for content became greater than ever—and it remains so. At the same time, though, social distancing directives meant many creatives who previously collaborated in studios were working from home. Studios suddenly found themselves in need of technology solutions that would enable their artists to remain productive without compromising data security.

Investors Bank wanted customers to have a consistent experience whether they were interacting with the bank online, at a branch, or at an ATM. The East Coast US bank gains a single-pane view, prioritizes high-ranking traffic, and cuts support costs in half with Palo Alto Networks Prisma® SD-WAN.

Aaron’s LLC, a leading omnichannel provider of lease-to-own home furnishings, consumer electronics, and more, dramatically reduced the time to complete a customer lease application and positioned itself for growth with Palo Alto Networks Prisma® SD-WAN.

US Signal, a leading provider of data center and cloud services, partners with Palo Alto Networks to rapidly deploy virtual firewalls for cloud customers and streamline its own security oversight.