Case Study: Shalimar Police Department passes FBI audit with Bit-Wizards Managed IT Services

Shalimar Police Department passes FBI audit in 60 days with Bit-Wizards

The Shalimar Police Department, a local law enforcement agency, faced a critical challenge when it was selected for a rigorous FBI audit. With only 60 days to comply with roughly 50-60 federal requirements, including complex network security mandates, they lacked the in-house IT expertise. Their network was not separated from the town's, creating a risk of sensitive information leakage. The department engaged Bit-Wizards and their Managed IT Services team to achieve compliance under this tight deadline.

Bit-Wizards immediately implemented a comprehensive solution, which included installing a federally compliant Fortinet firewall, replacing hardware with managed switches, and completely separating the police network from the town's general use and guest networks. They also consolidated email systems into a secured Office 365 environment. As a result, the Shalimar Police Department passed the FBI audit with no issues. The auditors were impressed, completing their inspection in just two hours compared to the five or six hours spent at other agencies. Bit-Wizards provided ongoing managed services, ensuring continuous compliance and security.

Shalimar Police Department