Introduction
Check Point Harmony is a comprehensive cyber security suite designed to provide unified security for remote users, devices, and internet connections. Harmony consolidates a variety of security products, each addressing specific security needs to ensure holistic protection across various platforms and devices, including Harmony SASE, Endpoint, Mobile, and Email & Collaboration.
In the modern world, it’s essential to stay connected at all times, no matter where we’re working from. As a result, sensitive data continually moves from both corporate devices and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to cloud, LaaS (Logging as a Service), and datacentres, making businesses more vulnerable than ever to potential attacks. Ninety percent of cyberattacks begin with email, according to Check Point, making email security a top priority for many organisations, including SEP2.
SEP2’s hybrid workforce, collaboration with contractors, and investment from numerous stakeholders necessitates a comprehensive email security solution. Harmony Email’s solution guards against the number one attack vector for threat actors, phishing. The most targeted departments for phishing include Finance and HR, according to TechTarget, due to their many possible points of failure, starting with their inbox. With phishing attacks becoming more complex, SEP2 needed a solution that would ensure reliable protection, minimize any disruptions, and alert users to potential threats.
Overview
SEP2 is a BYOD organisation whose workforce use file-sharing and collaboration apps such as Microsoft Teams, as well as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace on a daily basis to communicate effectively. The company needed a strong solution to protect their data and after researching SEP2 was impressed to learn that Harmony Email and Collaboration is one of the only enterprise email security vendors to provide complete protection for these applications.
“Working in the finance department, I am used to being targeted with emails asking for bank details to be updated or request for payments. Since switching to Harmony Email, I haven’t received any phishing e-mails. It gives me a huge sense of relief knowing that every email I open is checked and safe.”
Mahreen Jamil, Head of Finance – SEP2
Why Harmony?
Before adopting Harmony Email and Collaboration, SEP2 were using an industry-renowned third-party vendor. However, they found it to be inflexible and outdated, and soon recognised the need for a more modern and intuitive solution. They decided to review what was on the market and run a POC (Proof of Concept) to determine a better solution.
SEP2 needed a solution that could address all areas of email communication throughout the business and with high-end security and seamless integration, Harmony Email was the answer. One of the major selling points for Harmony Email was its use of ThreatCloud, the brain behind Check Point’s Security, because it offers immediate and accurate prevention against known and never-before-seen attacks.
It was not only Harmony Email’s user experience that sold SEP2 on the product, but also the ease of use from an administrative perspective.
“Harmony Email really are the leaders in this market, and you can tell there was a lot of time and effort put into building their solution. From an administrative point of view, it’s miles ahead of anything else that we have looked at. The set up was efficient and the service is intuitive and easy to navigate.”
James Woodward, Head of Technical Services – SEP2
Implementation Process
Harmony Email uses automatic API calls, making the implementation process a breeze compared to the solution SEP2 was using previously. Before, it could take hours, if not days, to replicate properly. Now with Harmony Email, implementation was a matter of minutes, and the technical team at SEP2 was amazed to see it take effect and have an impact in such a short amount of time.
Looking to the future
Harmony Email & Collaboration is a cut above the rest and SEP2 are thrilled to have found this solution, with its modern technology and user-friendly interface. The streamlined process has not only made monitoring less burdensome for SEP2, but it has also removed a lot of the administrative overhead that SEP2 previously had to deal with. Moving forward, SEP2 will continue to their solutions to enhance the security and protection of the organisation.
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Why Choose Us
Our values inspire and guide us towards cyber security excellence
SEP2 are cyber-security specialists whose success is built on five values:
Honesty
We have always worked hard to ensure that we are offering an honest and transparent set of solutions to our clients. This means always prioritising the right solutions to our customers.
Committed to Good
SEP2 is an honourable organisation guided by a strong moral compass. We live this value with authenticity; it is not about simply ticking a social responsibility box. We understand that we are on the side of ‘good’ in a continuing war against cyber criminality, and that we have a purpose and duty to perform.
Passion
No matter who you talk to at SEP2, you will find someone truly passionate about the sector that they are working in. We are fanatical about the sector – working in cyber security really means something to each and every one of us.
Tech Driven
People Powered
We understand that the tech alone is not going to provide you with the security you need. It is our job to know these solutions inside-out to ensure they are right for your requirements. We understand that we need to listen and be proactive. We live our ‘people powered’ value and have a proud history of investing in apprentices to help us grow.
