Case Study: a medium-sized healthcare company thwarts 4,000 cyberattacks in one day with Akamai Guardicore Segmentation

Medium-sized Healthcare Company thwarts 4,000 cyberattacks in one day with Akamai Technologies

A medium-sized healthcare company faced growing ransomware threats and a lack of network visibility, which were critical concerns for its patient-impacting infrastructure. To elevate its security posture and meet compliance requirements, the company turned to Akamai Technologies and implemented its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution.

Akamai provided a scalable microsegmentation solution that delivered deep Layer 7 visibility and easy policy creation. The results were immediate, as the solution neutralized 4,000 cyberattacks on the first day of deployment. Akamai's product also provided unparalleled insight into traffic flows, enabling smarter policies and preventing potential security incidents, which significantly improved the organization's overall security resilience.