Radford University Firewall Migration Case Study

This case study details the collaboration between Radford University and Copper River IT for a firewall assessment and migration project. Radford University, a public institution in Virginia, faced challenges in providing secure network access to over 7,000 students while operating within a limited budget. The project involved a comprehensive review of the existing Cisco firewall infrastructure and a detailed security analysis to facilitate the transition to Palo Alto Networks firewalls. Copper River IT's approach included high-level collaboration with the manufacturer, phased implementation, and training for Radford's IT team to ensure independent management post-project. The upgrades were essential to enhance security, performance, and operational efficiency, addressing the evolving needs of public educational institutions amid increasing device usage and remote learning demands. The successful execution of this project positioned Radford University for future growth and technological advancement, demonstrating Copper River IT's capabilities in network security transformations.