OVERVIEW
The Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust (PRSTRT) is a nonprofit organization driving innovation, research, public health, and workforce development across Puerto Rico. As the organization rapidly expanded operations and facilities, it faced growing challenges with network performance, visibility, and security across a fragmented multi-vendor environment.
By implementing the Fortinet Security Fabric, including Secure SD-WAN, FortiSASE, and SOC-as-a-Service, PRSTRT unified networking and security into a single platform. This transformation enabled full visibility, strengthened compliance with HIPAA requirements, and delivered secure access for hybrid users—all while reducing operational complexity for a lean IT team.
Challenge
- Fragmented multi-vendor infrastructure limited visibility and increased manual management effort
- Rapid growth and hybrid workforce strained network capacity and security controls
- HIPAA compliance required stronger protection of sensitive health data
Solution
- Deployed Fortinet Security Fabric with FortiGate NGFWs and Secure SD-WAN for resilient connectivity
- Implemented FortiSASE and ZTNA for secure remote and hybrid access
- Centralized authentication, analytics, and security operations with FortiAuthenticator, FortiAnalyzer, and SOC-as-a-Service
Results
- Achieved full visibility and centralized control across network and security infrastructure
- Strengthened compliance and reduced risk with zero-trust access and advanced threat protection
- Lowered costs and improved efficiency through platform consolidation and managed services
CUSTOMER QUOTE
Fortinet’s SOC-as-a-Service gives me peace of mind knowing our operations are always monitored. It’s also a far more cost-effective model for an organization like ours, with a small IT team.- Pablo Ríos, IT Administrator, Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust
位置
Puerto Rico
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