Saint Mary’s University Email Security Case Study

This case study details how Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota implemented VIPRE Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) to address significant email security challenges. The university, which serves over 5,500 students, faced issues with spam, spoofing, and security breaches related to sensitive information such as credit card and Social Security numbers. Despite utilizing Google G Suite for Education, the university found that the email security tools did not meet their standards, prompting a search for alternative solutions. After evaluating several vendors, Saint Mary’s selected VIPRE ATP for its cost-effectiveness and robust features. The solution provides real-time protection against email threats, customizable filtering options, and enhanced visibility into email traffic. Key functionalities include anti-spam, anti-malware, and phishing protection, along with Attachment Sandboxing to analyze potentially harmful attachments. The implementation of VIPRE ATP has significantly improved the university's email security posture, allowing for tailored rules to safeguard sensitive information and reduce spam and phishing incidents.