University of Montreal strengthens its cybersecurity posture with SecureDNS
Founded in 1878, the University of Montreal is one of the largest French-language research universities in the world, with more than 75,000 students. Together with its affiliated schools, HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal, it forms a major hub for education and research in Canada, and a complex environment to secure.
To strengthen its ability to detect, block, and prevent cyberattacks, the University turned to Secutec SecureDNS following a thorough evaluation and comparative analysis of available solutions on the market.
"The assessment highlighted the added value of Secutec SecureDNS, particularly the quality of its threat intelligence feeds, its advanced detection, prevention and response capabilities, as well as its ease of use and comprehensive feature set."
Proactive protection at the DNS layer
Many cyberattacks begin with a simple DNS request, which is precisely where SecureDNS intervenes. By blocking access to malicious domains, including malware, ransomware, botnets, phishing sites and command-and-control servers, the solution stops threats before they can take hold. Connections to unknown, low-reputation or newly registered domains are blocked automatically, preventing silent infections from ever reaching users.
The result is a significantly reduced attack surface, strong network-wide visibility and rapid threat detection - all with no noticeable impact on the day-to-day experience of the University's 75,000+ users.
A smooth deployment, a strong partnership
The implementation was completed under excellent conditions, with clear communication and a high level of responsiveness throughout the process.
“The collaboration has been very positive, characterized by clear communication, strong availability, and a high level of responsiveness from the Secutec team. The implementation went extremely smoothly and had no impact on our users.”
Centralized visibility with the SecureSIGHT platform
Alongside SecureDNS, the University of Montreal uses the SecureSIGHT Platform to manage its cybersecurity operations in a proactive and centralized way. The platform provides real-time access to alert details and enables continuous monitoring of the institution's overall security posture.
Hassane Oumsalem: "The SecureSIGHT platform gives us real-time visibility into alerts and lets us track our security posture over time. The 24/7 monitoring and support service is a significant added value, and highly beneficial for an institution of our size."
