Enforcing Consistent Security Policies at Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets with SonicWall Solutions

In an era where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, organizations must prioritize robust network security to protect their assets and maintain operational efficiency. Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets India Private Limited, a global food and restaurant chain, has recognized this need and turned to SonicWall firewalls, Network Security Manager (NSM), and endpoint controls to enforce consistent security policies and threat mitigation strategies across its extensive network infrastructure.

Customer Profile

Company: Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets India Private Limited
Industry: Food and Dining
Country: Global
Employees: ~12,000

Adyar Ananda Bhavan (AAB) Sweets is renowned for its culinary excellence and commitment to traditional values. With over 12,000 employees spread across branches in countries such as the US, UK, Singapore, Canada, and Australia, the company has established itself as a leader in the global food industry. However, managing network security across such a vast and diverse operation posed significant challenges.

Business Need

As AAB Sweets expanded its global footprint, the need for a centralized networking solution became apparent. Previously, each branch managed its own network and deployed individual firewall solutions. This decentralized approach led to inconsistent security policies, rising network security costs, and inefficient administration. The company recognized that a unified strategy was essential to streamline operations and enhance security across all locations.

Solution

Having relied on SonicWall products for the past 20 years, AAB Sweets decided to leverage SonicWall’s advanced capabilities to address its growing security needs. The introduction of SonicWall firewalls with built-in SD-WAN features, combined with the Network Security Manager (NSM), provided the ideal solution for centralizing security operations.

The SonicWall SD-WAN solution allowed AAB Sweets to replace costly WAN connection technologies like MPLS with a more efficient and cost-effective SD-WAN infrastructure. This transition not only improved connectivity but also enhanced performance across their distributed network. By integrating SonicWall firewalls with NSM, AAB Sweets achieved centralized security management and SD-WAN orchestration through a single console, simplifying the configuration, monitoring, and management of all firewall instances.

Results

The deployment of SonicWall firewalls and NSM has transformed network administration for AAB Sweets. The company can now enforce consistent security policies and unify threat mitigation strategies across all branches, significantly reducing administrative overheads. SonicWall’s robust threat intelligence and real-time threat mitigation capabilities have bolstered the organization’s security posture, resulting in more efficient network security management and reduced costs.

One of the most notable improvements was the increase in overall network availability and uptime, which surged from 80% to an impressive 99.5% after implementing SonicWall SD-WAN. This enhancement not only ensures that operations run smoothly but also fosters customer trust and satisfaction.

Benefits

The strategic partnership with SonicWall has yielded numerous benefits for AAB Sweets, including:

• Centralized Network Security Management: A unified approach to security across all branches simplifies administration and enhances compliance.
• Reduced Administrative Overheads: Streamlined processes lead to significant time and cost savings in network management.
• Enhanced Network Security Posture: Advanced threat protection capabilities safeguard the organization against evolving cyber threats.
• Better Threat Protection at Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO): The cost-effective nature of SonicWall solutions allows AAB Sweets to allocate resources more efficiently.

Solutions at a Glance

To achieve these results, AAB Sweets utilized a range of SonicWall products, including:

• NSa Series Firewalls
• TZ Series Firewalls
• Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
• Network Security Manager (NSM)
• Endpoint Security Solutions
• SD-WAN Technology

About SonicWall

SonicWall is a cybersecurity leader with over 30 years of experience, recognized for its partner-first approach. The company excels in building, scaling, and managing security across cloud, hybrid, and traditional environments in real-time. SonicWall provides seamless protection against the most evasive cyberattacks, ensuring that organizations—whether enterprises, government agencies, or SMBs—can operate securely in an increasingly remote and mobile world. With its dedicated threat research center, SonicWall delivers purpose-built security solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.

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In conclusion, Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets has successfully leveraged SonicWall’s advanced security solutions to enhance its network security posture, streamline operations, and ensure consistent protection across its global branches. As cyber threats continue to evolve, AAB Sweets stands ready to meet these challenges head-on, fortified by a robust and centralized security infrastructure.