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Banco Popular Dominicano Enhances Database Security with Imperva

Technology Category
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Database Security
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases
Applicable Industries
  • Finance & Insurance
  • National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Tamper Detection
  • Time Sensitive Networking
The Challenge
Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD), a leading privately owned bank in the Dominican Republic, was facing challenges with its complex database environments. The databases were on separate servers, shared and consolidated due to the high cost of infrastructure. The existing solution was not meeting the bank's needs as it required too much time and resources to operate, and lacked the capacity to scale to meet the high demands of the production environment. The bank needed a solution that would not negatively affect any production process and could run without the need for additional equipment and personnel.
About The Customer
Banco Popular Dominicano (BPD) is the leading privately owned bank in the Dominican Republic and a subsidiary of the local financial group, Grupo Popular. BPD offers a range of financial services and products including checking and savings accounts, credit and debit cards, loans, investments, and insurance. With around 7200 employees, more than 200 branches, and 700 ATMs, the company has the broadest network in the country. BPD's internet banking platform is one of the most visited websites in the Dominican Republic and is responsible for the greatest number of online banking transactions in the country.
The Solution
BPD began discussions with Multicomputos, a leading integrator in the Caribbean and Central America, to find a replacement for their current solution. The bank required robust database auditing and protection as critical business requirements, and needed a solution that was cost-effective, efficient, and would not impact production database performance. After evaluating Imperva SecureSphere, a data activity monitoring solution that continuously monitors data and account activity across the entire data estate, BPD decided to switch to Imperva. The decision was based on validation tests, a proof of concept, and a real-world production pilot, which showed that Imperva was the most efficient and cost-effective solution. It worked better, was more detailed, faster, and significantly improved productivity.
Operational Impact
  • The transition to Imperva went smoothly and is meeting all of BPD's production goals. The implementation was so seamless that it went into production without people knowing and all of the feedback received has been positive. The bank now has a robust database auditing and protection system that enhances its native database security in a cost-effective way. The solution is efficient to run over time and does not impact the production database performance, thereby streamlining operations and improving productivity.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Imperva solution was deployed in only two weeks from initial consultation
  • The solution improved productivity significantly
  • The solution was more efficient and cost-effective compared to the previous system

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