Case Study: American University achieves 6x growth in secure remote access with Ivanti Connect Secure

Private University Enjoys 6x Increase of Secure Remote Access with ICE License Option

American University needed a way to provide easy, secure remote access as COVID-19 pushed the university to full remote operations, causing VPN usage to surge sixfold. With thousands of students, faculty, and staff connecting from around the world, the university also had to protect sensitive data and reduce the risk of phishing and credential theft. Ivanti’s Ivanti Connect Secure and ICE license option helped meet that challenge.

Ivanti implemented a scalable VPN platform with emergency-capacity licensing, along with Duo multifactor authentication and host checker controls to strengthen endpoint security. The result was a stable, full-featured remote access environment that supported multiple campus departments and sustained a 6x increase in usage while maintaining security and usability. Ivanti also helped American University advance its zero-trust approach and reduce breached accounts used for spam.

American University

Eric Weakland

Director of Information Security