CASE STUDY
As remote work became the norm , safeguarding core assets became paramount .
Overcoming Limitations and Achieving Measurable Outcomes
Inconsistent user experiences across Zespri ’ s 26 global locations posed another challenge . Despite having effective tools and products in place , there was a lack of a strategic approach to optimise these tools consistently .
Our complex supply chain process , which spans from kiwi fruit cultivation to distribution worldwide , only increased our supply chain risk .
Moreover , legacy technology and third-party involvement further amplified these security concerns . This is when we sought consolidation to streamline our cybersecurity strategy .
Given our lean team size , opting for end-to-end solutions from Palo Alto Networks made practical sense .
Comparing Palo Alto Networks ’ solutions to other options in the market , we found Palo Alto Networks to be the most efficient end-to-end solution in terms of cost , overall efficiency and the quality of service provided .
Their solutions offered a simplistic experience for endusers , timely and excellent support , superior Proof of Concept ( POC ) engagement and effective interactions with the team .
At Zespri , we had an extensive cloud deployment within Azure and we were using the fundamental security controls within that ecosystem .
When I joined , one of the immediate priorities was to extend our firewall strategy into the cloud and harness the unique capabilities that Palo Alto Networks offers .
This was aimed at gaining deeper insights and providing enhanced protection for our critical systems , going beyond the basic security measures we had initially implemented .
Our primary objective was to ensure broader visibility and more robust management , enabling us to deliver a higher level of next-generation security to our expanding ecosystem , especially as we ventured into previously unexplored territories of cloud utilisation .
Before this partnership , we had utilised different security solutions from various vendors , but this resulted in disjointed security measures and limited visibility into our overall security posture .
Palo Alto Networks has a comprehensive approach which provides a unified view of our security landscape .
We had a transparent and supportive relationship which further solidified our decision to partner with them .
By adopting Palo Alto Networks ’ solutions , we also significantly increased our confidence in our security
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