Clifford Chance protects information with integrated network security product

International law firm Clifford Chance has deployed Check Point R75 software blades to manage and enforce multiple layers of protection with a single, integrated network security solution.
 

With over 3,200 legal advisors, offices in over 23 countries and large volumes of confidential data flowing through the network daily, the law firm required a multi-functional security gateway that protects against emerging security threats, while safeguarding client data and simplifying management.
 

"The Software Blade Architecture is wonderful. One of the biggest benefits is how easily everything integrates - eliminating the need for separate appliances and disparate management systems. We only need one user interface to control multiple security protections across our entire global network," said Bill Leung, senior security analyst, Clifford Chance.
 

Data loss prevention formed a core aspect of the law firm's security strategy, with thousands of corporate, client and case file documents traversing the network, and Leung said the integration Check Point product helped the company reduce hardware expenses by up to 50%. . "Our employees often work on multiple cases at one time so it's important to ensure our clients' documents remain confidential at all times. Check Point's DLP solution preemptively protects sensitive data before unintentional loss can occur," said Leung.
 

The firm also found a growing need to protect their business from a new generation of emerging threats and Web 2.0 vulnerabilities. As part of their comprehensive approach to security, Clifford Chance deployed Check Point's IPS and Application Control Software Blades to protect the network against malicious and unwanted network traffic, while blocking or limiting access to social media, personal email, cloud drives and other Web 2.0 applications that often impact network security, employee productivity and consume large amounts of bandwidth.
 

"We have a lean IT security team of five members. Being able to centrally manage multiple protections, while enforcing consistent security policies on a global level, has given us a huge boost in security and productivity," said Leung.