Case Study: Seattle Kraken strengthens cyber defense with WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

Seattle Kraken deploy WatchGuard across 260+ devices in hours

The Seattle Kraken, a National Hockey League franchise, required a robust cybersecurity solution to protect its sensitive data, proprietary information, and fan data against global threats. Their lean IT team needed to manage this for a large number of users and public Wi-Fi traffic without adding complexity. They turned to WatchGuard Technologies and its Unified Security Platform to meet this challenge.

WatchGuard implemented its Unified Security Platform, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and ThreatSync for extended detection and response. The solution provided enterprise-grade security through a single, intuitive management console, simplifying the IT team's workflow. The implementation was completed smoothly within hours, even during the season. The Seattle Kraken IT staff reported improved visibility and threat prioritization, enabling their lean team to effectively defend the globally recognized brand.

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