Nishat Emporium has taken a significant step to modernize its cybersecurity infrastructure by deploying Sangfor’s Athena Foundation solution. Following its cloud transformation, this move aims to address the security challenges of one of Lahore’s largest mixed-use complexes, which includes over 300 brands, a hotel, cinema, food court, and indoor amusement park. The deployment reflects the organization’s focus on protecting its network, users, and business operations while ensuring a secure digital environment for staff, visitors, and tenants.
Previously, Nishat Emporium relied on a legacy network perimeter solution with Cisco ASA, which had reached its end-of-life, leaving the complex vulnerable to evolving cyber threats. The absence of enterprise-grade endpoint detection and response limited the organization’s visibility and ability to defend against ransomware attacks. Additionally, managing complex bandwidth and access requirements across diverse user groups posed operational challenges. The adoption of Athena Foundation addresses these gaps by providing an integrated, scalable security framework capable of meeting the demands of a high-traffic, mixed-use environment.
Sangfor’s Athena Foundation solution includes Athena NGFW, an AI-powered next-generation firewall that strengthens perimeter security while simplifying threat management. Athena EPP offers unified endpoint protection, supporting ransomware defense and improved network synergy. The deployment also includes Athena SWG, which provides dynamic bandwidth allocation and flexible user access management. Together, these components create a cohesive security ecosystem that allows Nishat Emporium to manage its infrastructure efficiently while safeguarding sensitive information and operational systems against emerging cyber risks.
Management at Nishat Emporium emphasized that reinforcing cybersecurity is critical not only for compliance and operational integrity but also for fostering trust among visitors, tenants, and partners. By integrating advanced solutions from Sangfor, the organization ensures that its technological investments align with evolving security standards. This initiative underscores the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures for large commercial complexes and highlights how enterprises can leverage integrated solutions to address network vulnerabilities and improve overall resilience.
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