In this case, Umbrella helps by detecting unauthorised applications, providing a risk assessment, and reporting on the findings. There is also the ever-present issue of shadow IT where staff are procuring applications outside of IT knowledge. “Umbrella protects all our endpoints and be mindful that not only are our staff often working from home, but they may also use their work computer to visit personal sites. It frees up our IT resources to be deployed elsewhere”. For us, implementing Umbrella was a high impact, low-cost solution. “It’s simple, we just point the DNS at Umbrella. It can protect devices, inhouse and remote users from any location. Umbrella rolls multiple functions into one simple solution. The ultimate benefit for NRL is the detection of threats before problems occur. Umbrella also performs a firewall function by blocking unwanted traffic using IP, port, and protocol rules. It can block malicious websites/URL’s, including the hyperlinks found in phishing emails for example, as well as access to malicious applications. A cost effective, cloud-based security solution which operates at the DNS layer, incorporates interactive threat intelligence, and protects multiple systems.
Like many organisations, the growing pains of the NRL network presents complexity and requires an effective security infrastructure.Īfter an evaluation of different approaches, to protect the network and assets, NRL partnered with Kytec to deliver Umbrella from Cisco. In particular, the quality of the fan content is critical. There is a lot at stake and a lot to be protected. Content is made available to fans as entertainment, while referees and administrators scrutinise content to make judgements about rule compliance and the consequences for transgressions and for the team and coaching staff, the content is valuable for analysis, learning and planning. There are the live football games that can be enjoyed by fans at the grounds, but most importantly, content is distributed electronically using broadcast, streaming and web.
NRL’s business model is predicated on the creation and distribution of content – sporting entertainment. The network was evolving and the NRL needed to step up network security. A growing fan base, new media such as streaming, remote working, collaboration with partners and online judicial hearings meant an increase security awareness.
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