Case Study: University of Reading achieves simplified PCI-DSS compliance and visibility into data at risk with Rubrik's Polaris Sonar

University of Reading Simplifies PCI-DSS Compliance and Gains Visibility into Data at Risk with Rubrik’s Polaris Sonar

The University of Reading, a leading UK research university serving about 17,000 students and 4,000 staff, struggled with manual, time-consuming sensitive data discovery and classification that made PCI-DSS compliance resource-intensive and left them with limited visibility into student and employee PII—putting them at risk of fines and reputational damage.

By deploying Rubrik’s Polaris Sonar, the university quickly automated continuous sensitive-data classification using existing backup data, gaining immediate visibility into where card and passport data resided. The solution was up and running in minutes, identified an unauthorized finance system retaining credit card data, consolidated data protection and discovery into one platform, freed staff for higher-value work, and supported PCI-DSS compliance while enabling remediation planning.

University of Reading

Kevin Mortimer

Infrastructure Services Manager