Cato SASE Cloud secures networking of Bank Avera locations and its mobile employees Secure and Optimized SD-WAN • Secure Branch Internet Access • Cloud Acceleration and Control • Regional SASE Mobile Security and Optimization • Remote Access Security and Optimization • Affordable MPLS Alternative In the name Avera, the Italian words “avere” (to have) and “vera” Ralf Luchsinger, (real) merge. The name means “to have the real thing”. Thus, the Chief IT, Service and bank is characterized by personalized advice, a holistic approach Provider Management, and individually tailored financial solutions. For Bank Avera, it is very Bank Avera important that the locations are well, stably and securely networked. About Bank Challenge Avera As the largest regional Bank Avera had previously relied on outsourcing its IT infrastructure. bank in the canton, Bank It was an important part of the business strategy to take the reins Avera, which has been back into its own hands and run IT services in-house. Important rooted in the greater factors for this decision were flexibility, visibility and security across all Zurich area since 1828, networks and sites. The systems had to be unified and interconnected. serves around 45,000 Different variants were evaluated and tested for the networking. satisfied customers Since the system had to run on its own and no infrastructure had to be via a network of twelve purchased, the ready-made solution SASE (Secure Access Service locations. Bank Avera Edge) was chosen. approached Inseya with the idea of networking The main requirements from Bank Avera’s point of view were: all bank locations with a • Protect Bank Avera’s mobile users from threats on all devices. modern, future-oriented • Manage access to all corporate data according to the corporate solution. The network and policies uniformly on one platform security integration should • Ensure short latency and acceleration of bandwidth at all bank be easy to implement and locations automated. Cato. Ready for Whatever’s Next Case Studies - Banking/Credit union & Financial Services 7