F5 optimisation consultancy for Scottish Healthcare Trust

Overview

NHS Lothian is a provider of comprehensive healthcare services in Scotland covering areas including Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and West Lothian. They approached FullProxy for consultancy assistance in optimising their network following a problematic experience with a previous service provider. Having initially implemented NetScaler, they needed technical expertise to help them rapidly and seamlessly transition to F5 appliances. FullProxy consultants stepped in to efficiently resolve all related issues within just one month, and provide ongoing collaboration and guidance.

The Challenge

NHS Lothian had recently discovered that their F5 appliances were improperly configured, exposing them to potential vulnerabilities. Incorrect configurations can lead to errors, leaving systems susceptible to exploitation by attackers who may exploit flaws in the absence of issued patches. Threat actors can exploit default passwords, abandoned user accounts, or outdated access permissions, presenting a serious risk to network infrastructure.

The situation was time critical. Managers in cyber healthcare are perpetually aware of the cyber threat to sensitive patient data; lacking adequate protection, NHS Lothian faced the risk of cyber criminals compromising and leaking patient information. Recognising the urgency, they turned to Gold Partner F5 specialists FullProxy to address the situation and help safeguard their network.

Customer Testimonial

FullProxy have been so generous with sharing knowledge, pro tips and insights! These tips have been helpful to me over the last year. Donald has been the best consultant I’ve worked with during my time at NHSL.

Tiran Duhre, Senior Network Engineer

NHS Lothian

FullProxy's Solution

FullProxy’s expert technical consultants implemented F5 LTM to manage incoming and outgoing network traffic effectively. Beyond optimising network performance and security, F5 LTM excels in intercepting and redirecting traffic, inspecting and transforming data, handling SSL certificate-based authentication, and compressing HTTP responses. This comprehensive approach not only ensures precise traffic routing but also enhances network security by offloading tasks typically handled by web servers.

With FullProxy’s expertise, three acute hospitals successfully implemented Global Server Load Balancing across their network, facilitating a seamless transition from NetScaler to F5. FullProxy consultants provided in depth advice on design and implementation, addressing all network issues within a month and ensuring the updated design and implementation fully aligned with the NHS Trust’s Cyber Security requirements.

Results and Benefits

NHS Lothian now operates in a secure environment, collaborating closely ongoing with FullProxy specialists to ensure their network remains current and their F5 appliances receive regular updates, maintaining a robust and secure infrastructure.

Do you need expert help configuring or optimising your F5 solutions? Get in touch for a no obligation chat with one of our specialists and to discuss how we can help.

Did You Know

According to EarthWeb about 4 out of every 10 healthcare organisations discover data breaches months after they happen.

Why FullProxy?

As the UK’s most certified F5 and Fortinet specialists with 30 years of industry-leading cybersecurity expertise, FullProxy has a proven track record in healthcare IT security. Our rapid response and comprehensive solution for NHS Lothian demonstrate our ability to handle complex, time-sensitive cybersecurity challenges in critical sectors.

Ready to secure your network and maximise ROI? Contract FullProxy today to discuss your cybersecurity needs.

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