Eliminating Security Blind Spots: HE Parts' Transformation with Fortinet
HE Parts (HEPI) consolidated disparate legacy systems onto an end-to-end Fortinet platform, gaining deep operational insight, stronger protection for critical intellectual property, and a more scalable security foundation for its global teams. Watch the customer story video to learn from HEPI's experience and for ideas on how a consolidated architecture can support secure growth at your organization.
Why did HE Parts decide to rethink its security approach?
HE Parts was operating with **fragmented security systems** across its global operations and remote teams. This patchwork approach created **security blind spots**, made it harder to protect **critical intellectual property (IP)**, and limited visibility into what was happening across the network.
To address these issues, HE Parts decided to **consolidate its tools into Fortinet’s end-to-end security platform**. By moving to a single, integrated platform, the company aimed to:
- Improve visibility across all locations and remote users
- Strengthen protection for sensitive IP and business data
- Support secure growth as the business scaled globally
How did Fortinet help HE Parts improve visibility and security?
Fortinet helped HE Parts **reimagine its security architecture** by replacing multiple disconnected tools with a **single, end-to-end security platform**. This consolidation delivered:
- Improved visibility: Security teams gained a clearer, unified view of activity across global operations and remote teams, reducing blind spots.
- Stronger IP protection: Critical intellectual property is now protected through consistent policies and controls applied across the entire environment.
- Streamlined management: With fewer point solutions to manage, the security team can respond faster and more confidently to potential issues.
Overall, Fortinet’s platform allowed HE Parts to move from a reactive, fragmented setup to a more **cohesive and manageable security posture**.
How does this security approach support HE Parts’ global growth?
By standardizing on Fortinet’s end-to-end platform, HE Parts created a **scalable security foundation** that supports its global footprint and distributed workforce.
Key benefits for growth include:
- Consistent security everywhere: The same policies and protections can be applied across offices, sites, and remote users worldwide.
- Simplified expansion: New locations and teams can be brought online using the existing platform, reducing deployment time and complexity.
- Better support for remote work: Remote teams connect more securely, with visibility and controls comparable to on-site users.
This approach helps HE Parts **reshape how it manages risk** while continuing to expand operations globally.
Eliminating Security Blind Spots: HE Parts' Transformation with Fortinet
published by Interwoven Technologies
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