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Imperva's IoT Solution Boosts Security and Performance for ALYN Woldenberg Hospital

Technology Category
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Databases
Applicable Industries
  • Healthcare & Hospitals
  • National Security & Defense
Applicable Functions
  • Logistics & Transportation
  • Maintenance
Use Cases
  • Cybersecurity
  • Tamper Detection
Services
  • Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
  • System Integration
The Challenge
ALYN Woldenberg Family Hospital, Israel’s only pediatric rehabilitation facility, was facing a significant challenge in securing its website and customer database of over 70,000 patients. The hospital's IT team was particularly concerned about the security of their content management system (CMS), as they felt their existing cybersecurity vendor was not updating the security on their CMS frequently enough. This left them vulnerable to cyberattacks, a growing concern in the healthcare industry. The hospital also had to consider patient privacy and regulatory compliance in their search for a new cybersecurity solution. The cost-benefit ratio and the constraints of a small IT team meant they needed a managed system that was easy to integrate and required minimal upkeep. Initially hesitant to move to a cloud-based system due to strict government regulations, they were also concerned about the potential weak points in their special projects website, which was used for resource development and event coordination.
About The Customer
ALYN Woldenberg Family Hospital is the only pediatric rehabilitation facility in Israel. Founded by Dr. Henry Keller in 1932, the hospital hosts its main website in four languages and across three different domains. It also has a special projects website in both Hebrew and English, used for resource development and to coordinate special events. The hospital has a customer database of more than 70,000 patients. The hospital's IT team was concerned about the potential for cyberattacks, particularly through the events site, which could provide hackers with easier access to their systems.
The Solution
The hospital decided to implement Imperva's Cloud WAF, a solution that offered a good cost-benefit ratio and required minimal maintenance. The integration process was completed in less than a day, and the hospital continues to manage its servers in-house, with a staff member dedicated to security. Imperva's Cloud WAF has been low maintenance from the start, and the hospital has not needed any customer support for the last few years as the system has been running smoothly on its own. The Cloud WAF dashboard provides increased visibility for monitoring security threats, helping the hospital keep its systems secure. The hospital also uses Imperva’s DDoS protection, which significantly improves security and reduces downtime by fending off attacks.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of Imperva's Cloud WAF has resulted in a number of operational benefits for ALYN Hospital. The system has been low maintenance from the start, freeing up the hospital's small IT team to focus on other tasks. The Cloud WAF dashboard is easy to use and provides valuable information that helps the hospital keep its systems secure. For their special projects, they can even see which countries are generating the most traffic. While no formal studies were done, the IT staff has heard from some users that their CDN is delivering content faster than before, improving user experience. The hospital also benefits from 24/7 DDoS mitigation, which significantly improves security.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Integration of Imperva's Cloud WAF took less than a day
  • The hospital has not needed any customer support for the last few years
  • Imperva’s DDoS protection reduces downtime by fending off attacks

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