“FireEye NX Series” introduced to Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank

SoftBank Technology Corp. (President ＆ CEO: Shinichi Ata, Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as SBT) has announced that the Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank (Chairman: Hiromi Nomura, Head Office: Yawata Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture) ), we have introduced the "FireEye NX Series" targeted attack prevention product.

With this installation, Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank has created an environment that can protect against new security threats such as targeted attacks without affecting the existing network. This has enabled a significant increase in the number of bank employees who can use the Internet for work, which was previously restricted due to security concerns, and this has also led to improvements in the convenience and productivity of the work environment.

Background of introduction

Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank is one of the largest credit unions in Kyushu, headquartered in Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Established in 1924, it currently operates 51 stores mainly in Kitakyushu City.

Financial institutions are required to have thorough security measures, so Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank has actively introduced firewalls, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and unified threat management (UTM). On the other hand, in order to provide employees with a highly productive work environment, the network was operated with a policy of not restricting internet connections as much as possible.
However, in recent years, there has been an increase in security threats such as targeted attacks that cannot be adequately defended with existing measures alone, so we have decided that the current measures are insufficient, and have decided to balance security with a high level of convenience while ensuring convenience. We were considering creating a work environment that would allow for this.

When introducing the system, a product was required that could avoid the risk of information leakage through preventive measures. Also, based on the idea that ``detection technology differs depending on the manufacturer, the threats that can be detected also differ,'' so the security product must be from a different manufacturer than the security products you have already installed. Additionally, the implementation required that the existing network be made more secure.
While considering several products, we decided to install the FireEye NX Series because it met our requirements and could detect and prevent security threats such as zero-day attacks and unknown malware using a virtual environment. Ta.

Furthermore, Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank believed that simply installing a product was not enough as a countermeasure, and that operations including log analysis were the key.
Therefore, SBT proposed a combination of products and operational services based on the security consulting experience it had already implemented.
As a result, we understand security and network conditions, as well as the skills of personnel, which eliminates the need for additional explanations and consultations, as well as the provision of advice and information from security experts to ensure optimal operation continuity. was recognized for its ability to

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Effects of introduction

The introduction of the "FireEye NX Series" was completed smoothly in a short period of time. At the same time as strengthening the security of the bank's work environment, we are implementing training and exams to improve user literacy, and by granting connection qualifications to only those who pass, we are creating an environment in which more bank employees can utilize the Internet for work. I am.

Additionally, in terms of management, we were able to create an operational structure that allows us to respond appropriately to FireEye's alerts, just like with IPS, which is already in stable operation.
While recent sophisticated cyber attacks are said to be a cat-and-mouse game between the attacker and security technology, Fukuoka Hibiki Shinkin Bank has high hopes for FireEye to always stay ahead of the attacker.

Until now, SBT has focused on the security business and provided a variety of services. By continuing to actively engage in information security initiatives, we will contribute to the spread, penetration, and improvement of information security in companies.

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