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AlienVault USM™ Helps Community Bank Secure its Assets and Pass FDIC Audit
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Intrusion Detection
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
In 2015, the Bank of New Glarus faced an impending Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) compliance audit. With less than four months to prepare, Patrick Collins, the lead IT manager, needed to find and implement an intrusion detection tool that would help the bank pass the audit. Collins considered GFI’s LanGaurd and SolarWinds Log & Event Manager (LEM) but found them lacking in certain features and robustness. The challenge was to find a comprehensive and cost-effective solution that could meet the stringent requirements of the FDIC audit.
About The Customer
The Bank of New Glarus, established in 1893, is a community bank located in New Glarus, Wisconsin. It started with $12,000 in capital and has grown to include over 100 employees across six locations. The bank provides personal and commercial banking services to customers in the region, including many from the agricultural industry. With a small IT team of just two people, the bank relies heavily on efficient and effective IT solutions to manage its operations and ensure security. The bank's commitment to maintaining a secure network is evident in its adoption of advanced security management platforms.
The Solution
Patrick Collins decided to implement the AlienVault Unified Security Management (USM) platform after evaluating its features and cost-effectiveness compared to other solutions. AlienVault USM offered comprehensive features, including Netflow analysis, which were crucial for passing the FDIC audit. The platform allowed Collins to scan the bank's system for vulnerabilities, act on reports, and track intrusion alerts. The FDIC auditors were impressed by the platform's ability to generate alerts and provide extensive reports, which were crucial for compliance. AlienVault USM also offers hundreds of built-in compliance reports for various regulatory requirements, which are automatically updated as asset and vulnerability data changes. This feature allowed the bank to customize reports based on their compliance priorities easily.
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