WestSpring IT provides Managed Network Security powered by WatchGuard Firebox Cloud hosted on AWS
Challenge
WestSpring IT has been creating solutions that enhance the way businesses work with a first class service since 2016. The company offers IT infrastructure management, cyber security, modern workplace solutions, cloud solutions and IT procurement, which are aligned with the needs of businesses.
WestSprint IT supports their customer Fastlane by taking care of all areas of their business’ IT, cybersecurity, cloud services, backups and technical support needs. WatchGuard Firebox Cloud hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) is their default cloud firewall when it comes to protecting customer network environments.
WestSpring IT can’t provide any reasonable IT solution without considering cyber security across their local and cloud network. WestSpring IT must ensure business critical data is protected against data loss and cyber attacks. Specifically, protections against ransomware attacks that encrypt customer databases that contain sensitive information is a constant challenge. Tactics such as demands for a ransom for the decryption key, threatening to leak the stolen data on the dark web if their demands are not met, can cause significant financial and reputational damage to their customers.
Solution
WatchGuard's Firebox Cloud deployed on AWS is a fundamental component which provides protection against the malicious attacks that WestSpring IT’s customers face every day.
Specifically, WatchGuard’s Firebox Cloud extends WestSpring IT’s robust network security into AWS by leveraging core AWS infrastructure services. First, Firebox Cloud is deployed as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) within WestSpring IT’s Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) which allows them to apply WatchGuard's advanced threat prevention capabilities, such as intrusion prevention, malware detection, and web filtering, to their AWS-hosted applications and data. Secondly, it uses the AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) infrastructure to host Firebox Cloud, thus protecting WestSpring IT’s many EC2 instances and other resources within their VPC.
Furthermore, the integration with AWS allows for flexible and scalable security deployments. WestSpring IT can utilize AWS's elasticity to adjust their Firebox Cloud resources based on their changing security needs. Additionally, the ability to integrate with AWS services like CloudWatch enables enhanced monitoring and logging of security events, providing valuable insights into the security posture of their cloud environments.
WestSpring IT’s customers have expressed gratitude as the amount of time saved by working with their managed network security services:
- “We’ve had network connectivity issues for 6 months, WestSpring IT spent an hour and fixed the issue with their managed network services.”
- “The efficiency from the WestSpring IT team and their services are a game changer.”
- “The amount of time I previously wasted is gone, the speed of their problem solving and experience is top notch. They know what they are doing.”