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Covelli Enterprises Enhances Data Security with Imperva SecureSphere

Technology Category
  • Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
Applicable Industries
  • National Security & Defense
Use Cases
  • Cybersecurity
  • Tamper Detection
Services
  • Cybersecurity Services
  • System Integration
The Challenge
Covelli Enterprises, the largest franchisee of Panera Breads and O’Charley’s restaurants, was facing a significant challenge with its web security. Despite maintaining a low online profile, the company's web servers were consistently targeted by IP addresses from foreign countries. These servers housed sensitive data, including web-based email accounts, company reports, and business intelligence. The potential exploitation of these servers could lead to consumers being lured with malicious web advertising. Covelli's initial solution, an IPS system, proved insufficient as there were numerous ways to bypass it. The company needed a more robust solution to block attacks from known malicious users, monitor web application traffic, block web page and malware injection, and prevent unauthorized access to specific web servers.
About The Customer
Covelli Enterprises is a private company based in Warren, Ohio. It is the largest franchisee of Panera Breads and O’Charley’s restaurants, and also provides restaurant management services. The company employs 25,000 people. Despite maintaining a low online profile, Covelli's web servers, which house sensitive data, were consistently targeted by foreign IP addresses. This led to the company seeking a robust web security solution to protect its data and maintain the integrity of its web applications.
The Solution
Covelli Enterprises turned to Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall to enhance its web security. This solution accurately blocks web attacks, including those from known malicious users. It also monitors web application traffic and prevents unauthorized access. In addition to these features, SecureSphere also protects against web-based attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting (XSS). The Imperva ThreatRadar security service, part of the SecureSphere package, detects and stops attacks from known, malicious IP addresses, anonymous proxies, and Tor networks, thereby preventing large-scale, automated attacks. This comprehensive solution provided Covelli Enterprises with the confidence that their web applications were safe and secure.
Operational Impact
  • With the implementation of Imperva SecureSphere Web Application Firewall, Covelli Enterprises was able to significantly enhance its web security. The solution provided a comprehensive approach to data security, blocking web attacks, monitoring web application traffic, and preventing unauthorized access. It also protected against specific web-based attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The addition of Imperva ThreatRadar security service further bolstered Covelli's security by detecting and stopping attacks from known malicious IP addresses, anonymous proxies, and Tor networks. This resulted in a more secure web environment for Covelli, protecting its sensitive data and providing peace of mind for the company's security team.

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