Prairie North Regional Health Authority Uses Automated Security Reporting to Free Up Resources
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- Canada
Product
- Nexpose Enterprise Edition
- VMware vSphere
- Rapid7 Metasploit
Tech Stack
- Automated Reporting
- Vulnerability Management
- Integration with VMware vSphere
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
About The Customer
Prairie North Regional Health Authority (PNRHA) is a healthcare organization based in Saskatchewan, Canada. It serves a large region with a diverse population, providing a wide range of healthcare services. The organization employs approximately 2,500 people and operates more than 100 servers, 1,500 desktops, and two major data centers located in different cities. PNRHA is committed to maintaining high standards of security and compliance, particularly in relation to the Health Information Protection Act (HIPA), which mirrors the HITECH and HIPAA regulations in the United States. The organization’s security team, led by Senior Security Analyst Jarvis Meier, is focused on safeguarding sensitive health information and ensuring the integrity of its IT infrastructure.
The Challenge
PNRHA needed to enhance its security posture to comply with Saskatchewan’s Health Information Protection Act (HIPA) and prepare for a province-wide security push. The organization lacked visibility into its security status and had no reporting or charting capabilities to demonstrate compliance. With over 100 servers, 2,500 employees, 1,500 desktops, and two major data centers, PNRHA faced significant challenges in managing and securing its extensive IT infrastructure. The security team, led by Senior Security Analyst Jarvis Meier, needed a solution that could scale with the organization’s growth and provide comprehensive security management.
The Solution
PNRHA implemented Rapid7’s Nexpose Enterprise Edition to address its security challenges. The solution provided automated reporting and scanning capabilities, which were crucial for maintaining compliance and improving security posture. Nexpose’s integration with VMware vSphere allowed PNRHA to leverage existing infrastructure and streamline security operations. The automated reporting features enabled the security team to conduct regular scans and generate reports that highlighted the most vulnerable assets. This targeted approach allowed the team to focus on the highest priority vulnerabilities, significantly improving efficiency. Additionally, the scalability of Nexpose ensured that it could grow with PNRHA’s expanding security and IT requirements, providing continuous support without the need for additional modules or features.
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