Automated Security Assessments and Cleanup Implementation

This case study outlines the implementation of automated security assessments and cleanup by a Fortune 500 media company following a significant ransomware attack. The company faced challenges in managing over 400 decentralized firewalls, relying on manual audit preparation and rule review processes that were time-consuming and prone to errors. The objective was to conduct a comprehensive rule cleanup, automate lifecycle policy management, and gain centralized visibility across their multi-vendor environment. The solution provided by FireMon included continuous compliance checks, automated firewall policy reporting, and a unified management console. As a result, the company achieved $2 million in annual cost savings, eliminated the need for six additional full-time employees for compliance audits, and enhanced their risk management capabilities by identifying and removing overly permissive rules. The case study highlights the effectiveness of automation in improving security policy management and reducing operational risks.