In healthcare, protecting sensitive patient data and keeping systems running smoothly is critical. A regional home health services organization was facing security challenges as they grew their digital operations. That’s when Compugen stepped in to help them unlock new possibilities by simplifying their security setup and cutting costs using integrated Microsoft solutions.
The Challenge
The organization’s security setup relied on different tools — such as a legacy email security platform and DNS/URL filtering services. This made it hard for their IT team to manage threats efficiently. The tools didn’t work well together, leading to a fragmented approach that made it harder to spot risks and took up too much of the team’s time. With strict healthcare regulations, they needed a better, more unified system.
The Opportunity
Compugen partnered with the organization to consolidate their security systems and make things simpler. By using Microsoft Defender for Office 365 and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Compugen helped centralize their security management, improve threat detection, and cut costs by taking advantage of the Microsoft E5 licenses they already had. Compugen made sure the transition was smooth, providing guidance on how to manage security more effectively in the long term.
The Solution
Compugen set up a unified security solution, migrating the organization’s email security to Microsoft Defender for Office 365. They also improved protection against malware, phishing, and domain threats. The process started with a detailed review of their existing setup, followed by testing and adjusting the security settings to ensure a smooth rollout. The organization’s NPO designation allowed its Microsoft E5 license costs to be reduced by 90%, enabling the implementation of a complete XDR (Extended Detection and Response) solution, including Defender for Identity and Cloud Apps. Compugen centralized all security alerts into Microsoft’s XDR (Extended Detection and Response) console, giving the IT team better visibility into potential threats.
What made Compugen’s approach stand out was their focus on not just delivering a technical solution, but making sure the IT team had the tools and knowledge to manage it going forward. With ongoing security reviews and best practices, Compugen helped the organization stay ready to handle future threats.
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The Outcomes
The results were both immediate and impactful:
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Simplified Security Management: The IT team now manages everything through one central console, making their work faster and easier.
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Proactive Threat Detection: The Microsoft XDR platform gives better visibility into threats, so the team can react more quickly and prevent problems before they escalate.
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Cost Savings: By using the Microsoft E5 licenses they already had, the organization saved money by eliminating overlapping security tools.
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Improved Compliance: The new security policies ensured that patient data is secure and meets all healthcare regulations.
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Ongoing Service Delivery: The proactive security measures helped the organization avoid disruptions, so their healthcare teams could stay focused on delivering quality care.
Compugen’s role as a Technology Ally extends beyond a single engagement. The relationship has flourished over eight years, during which time Compugen has driven the organization's design decisions and provided all of their implementation services. The organization has decommissioned expensive legacy solutions and consolidated their security approach into a platform-centric XDR stack.
This evolution has solidified Compugen's position as a trusted Technology Ally. The organization now looks to Compugen for guidance on future engagements. Every year, they rely on Compugen for a full system update to ensure their technology remains at peak performance.
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