IronNet Cybersecurity Becomes EaaS Certified
Working to Securely Erase Data at a Major Customer
in a Very Short Timeframe
Part of a comprehensive enterprise data protection program is implementing data sanitization at end-of-life and throughout
the full data lifecycle. IronNet Cybersecurity, a network threat analytics and collective defense provider equipped with a teamof experts to defend industries and nations from highly advanced threats, recently leveraged Blancco’s software, training,and certification to provide Erasure-as-a-Service (EaaS) for decommissioning its leased hardware located at a major financial
institution.

Challenge
During a recent customer upgrade, IronNet needed to replace a number of deployed systems at its customer’s data center andhad a very aggressive time schedule to erase all hard drives and provide an audit trail compliant with key data security standards.
Initially, IronNet planned to write its own software to sanitize and erase the assets, but quickly determined that the various
technical challenges would make that difficult. As part of the vendor selection process, IronNet had to carry out due diligenceon various drive erasure options on the market, and Blancco was selected as a stand-out option.

Solution
Within three weeks of selecting Blancco as a vendor and completing the training
and certification program, IronNet’s team was able to securely erase hundredsof hard drives throughout the customer’s data center on an aggressive two-day
schedule.
Additionally, IronNet was able to provide a detailed report showing erasure activity,
the standards used, and other relevant information required by IronNet’s end
customer’s data retention policy.
Feedback from IronNet once the project was completed was that the Blancco Drive
Eraser installation process was straightforward and relevant documentation waseasy to find. Given the circumstances of a short turnaround for getting the software
prepared for deployment, it was a huge asset to be able to get Blancco up andrunning quickly.
Additionally, IronNet was able to reduce time and cost through faster learningand increased productivity with Blancco training and certification. As part of theprocess, IronNet operators worked alongside a Blancco expert to learn system
configuration, process optimization, user administration, reporting, licensemanagement, delivery methods and advanced troubleshooting techniques. Uponcompletion, IronNet is now certified for EaaS.
Overall, IronNet’s partnership with Blancco enabled the company to leverage
Blancco’s flagship Drive Eraser software and successfully complete this importantcustomer project in the required timeframe.

About IronNet Cybersecurity
IronNet’s IronDefense software is the leading network traffic analytics product inthe market and, its IronDome offering is the only true collective defense platform ofits kind. IronNet was formed in 2014 by General (Ret.) Keith Alexander, the former
Director of the National Security Agency and founding Commander of U.S. Cyber
Command. General Alexander founded IronNet with a leadership team possessing
unmatched experience defending against cyber threats in government andindustry. IronNet’s team and technology are backed by blue chip investors, including
Kleiner Perkins, ForgePoint Capital, and C5 Capital, who have provided two roundsof venture investment totalling over $110 million. Since its series A investment
in October 2015, IronNet has grown from approximately 40 employees to nearly
200 and earned business from key customers in the Fortune 500, including major
companies in the energy, financial services, and healthcare sectors. IronNet’s
headquarters is in Maple Lawn, Maryland, and has offices in New York City, Tysons
Corner, Virginia and Frederick, Maryland.

About Blancco
Blancco is the industry standard in data erasure and mobile device diagnostics.
Blancco data erasure solutions provide thousands of organizations with the tools
they need to add an additional layer of security to their endpoint security policies
through secure erasure of IT assets. All erasures are verified and certified througha tamper-proof audit trail.
Blancco data erasure solutions have been tested, certified, approved andrecommended by 15+ governing bodies and leading organizations around the world.
No other data erasure software can boast this level of compliance with the rigorous
requirements set by government agencies, legal authorities and independent
testing laboratories.
Blancco Mobile Diagnostics solutions enable mobile network operators, retailers
and call centers to easily, quickly and accurately identify and resolve performanceissues on their customers’ mobile devices. As a result, mobile retailers can spend
less time dealing with technical issues and, in turn, reduce the quantity of NTF
returns, save on operational costs and increase customer satisfaction.
Additionally, Blancco Mobile Diagnostics solutions empower mobile processors,
3PLs, Recyclers and Repair & Refurbishment Operations to easily, quickly andaccurately process used mobile devices to identify any issues and determine overallvalue. By incorporating Blancco Mobile Diagnostics, mobile processors automate
processes, deliver intelligent routing based on device attributes and increase overall
efficiency, while driving incremental revenue and profitability.
For more information, please visit our website at www.blancco.com.

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