Case Study: University of Arizona achieves stronger cybersecurity with Microsoft Corporation Services

Guarding university data with a holistic security model

The University of Arizona faced a fragmented directory services environment made up of multiple Active Directory domains, creating administration complexity and security risks across its large, decentralized campus. To strengthen identity and access management and prepare for a broader move to Microsoft Office 365, the university turned to Microsoft Corporation and Microsoft Services for help with its CatNet 2.0 modernization project.

Microsoft Corporation implemented a holistic security model that included Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Identity Management, Advanced Threat Analytics, and security hardening across the university’s core systems. The engagement reduced project risk, closed suspected vulnerabilities, improved privileged access management, and significantly strengthened the university’s cybersecurity posture while supporting compliance efforts such as HIPAA, PCI, and GDPR.

University of Arizona

Derek Masseth

Chief Technology Officer