Columbia University

Columbia University Protects Intellectual Property with Proofpoint’s Advanced Security

Columbia University Proofpoint Customer Story

At A Glance

Columbia University Protects Intellectual Property with Proofpoint’s Advanced Security

Products Used

  • Data Security

Security is not just about restricting access, security is about providing the right access to the right resource at the right time…Proofpoint comes in and helps us with mitigating those types of risks.

Bhargava Ghorty
Senior Director
Application Security & Data Protection

The Challenge The Solution The Result
The Challenge
The Challenge

Columbia University, a world leader in research and innovation, chose Proofpoint to secure its valuable intellectual property.

Security is not just about restricting access, security is about providing the right access to the right resource at the right time…Proofpoint comes in and helps us with mitigating those types of risks.
Bhargava Ghorty, Senior Director, Application Security & Data Protection
The Solution
The Solution

The university needed a solution that protected sensitive data without disrupting access for faculty and students. Proofpoint’s CASB solution, integrated with platforms like Gmail and Office 365, provides preventive controls to ensure the right people have access to sensitive data at the right time.

The Result
The Result

With Proofpoint’s layered security, Columbia University can protect its bottom line and its esteemed reputation. Now, the University’s renowned team of researchers and professors can focus on driving the next generation of breakthroughs—securely.