Seattle Kraken Bring on WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform®
May 16 2024 - 12:01AM
WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity,
is proud to announce the recent deployment of its Unified Security
Platform® architecture for the Seattle Kraken, providing
comprehensive protection against cyber threats for the NHL’s 32nd
franchise. The Kraken now rely on WatchGuard to provide firewalls,
endpoint protection, antivirus, advanced threat detection and
response across all environments, and device and patch management,
all managed from a single console.
“Using WatchGuard has been a great experience,” said Sean
Rawlins, Seattle Kraken director of IT. “As we evaluated their
platform, we were immediately impressed with how WatchGuard has
reduced complexity without compromising on the level of security we
need as a globally recognized brand.”
"Our goal is to make enterprise-class cybersecurity accessible
to organizations of any size," said Michelle Welch, CMO and SVP of
business strategy at WatchGuard Technologies. "A key part of that
value proposition is the simplicity and ease of use our Unified
Security Platform provides to IT security pros so they can
efficiently stop threats faced by their organizations. We're proud
that the Kraken are echoing what we hear from so many of our
customers and partners around the world."
WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform: Simplified Security
That Makes the Last Stop
The six-person Kraken IT team is responsible for managing and
protecting more than 260 individuals and their devices at home and
on the road, as well as servers, private networks, and other
equipment. The Kraken Community Iceplex, which houses the team’s
offices and IT equipment, also has rinks and a Wi-Fi network that
are open to the public. The team also supports technology
innovation across the franchise and is known for raising the bar
league-wide on the use of technology in player, employee, and fan
experiences. WatchGuard’s intuitive management – which is designed
for ease of use – enables the Kraken’s lean IT team to quickly and
efficiently recognize and address issues.
“We need strong, unified security to protect sensitive data and
information,” said Rawlins. “What’s more, ensuring the security of
fan data and online experiences is a top priority. With the
cybersecurity landscape continuously evolving, WatchGuard enables
us to maintain vigilance in monitoring for and defending against
emerging threats.”
According to Ryan Willgues, cybersecurity engineer of the
Kraken, WatchGuard’s focus on usability has helped with the daily
cybersecurity workflow. “WatchGuard Advanced EPDR is a lightweight
and powerful agent that utilizes best-in-class security and
features ease of use from one single Cloud dashboard.”
Additional Resources:
- Seattle Kraken Case
Study
- The Last Stop of
Defense
- Cyber Defenders of
the Deep
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.WatchGuard®
Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in unified cybersecurity. Our
Unified Security Platform® approach is uniquely designed for
managed service providers to deliver world-class security that
increases their business scale and velocity while also improving
operational efficiency. Trusted by more than 17,000 security
resellers and service providers to protect more than 250,000
customers, the company’s award-winning products and services span
network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection,
multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. Together, they offer
five critical elements of a security platform: comprehensive
security, shared knowledge, clarity & control, operational
alignment, and automation. The company is headquartered in Seattle,
Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia
Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more,
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WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their
respective owners.About the Seattle KrakenLaunched in 2021,
the Seattle Kraken are the National Hockey League's 32nd franchise
and compete in the league's Pacific Division. The 2024-25 season
will be the Kraken's fourth at Climate Pledge Arena.
Visit www.nhl.com/kraken for the latest news and
information including press releases, multimedia and content.
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Chris Warfield
WatchGuard Technologies, Inc
+1.206.876.8380
chris.warfield@watchguard.com
Chris Marsh
Voxus PR
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