Executive Summary
A healthcare provider operating five acute-care hospitals and more than 250 outpatient locations needed to safeguard sensitive patient data and maintain regulatory compliance while overcoming the limitations of its existing Imperva tooling. Pellera modernized database security by replacing Imperva with IBM Guardium, strengthening protection, cutting false positives, and simplifying compliance without disrupting clinical operations.
The Challenge
A healthcare provider operating five acute-care hospitals and more than 250 outpatient locations needed to safeguard sensitive patient data, maintain regulatory compliance, and overcome limitations in its existing Imperva tooling, including operational inefficiencies and excessive false positives, without disrupting critical clinical operations.
The Solution
Pellera modernized database security by replacing Imperva with IBM Guardium:
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Guardium DAM (Imperva Replacement)
Replaced Imperva with IBM Guardium to secure patient and operational data on Netezza Power Server platforms, with real-time monitoring and audit visibility.
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Seamless Migration
Transitioned from Imperva to Guardium with minimal disruption, aligned to healthcare compliance and audit requirements from day one.
The Results
The provider gained a stable, compliance-ready foundation without disrupting care:
Stronger data protection
Improved protection of patient data across hospitals and outpatient facilities.
Fewer false positives
Freed IT staff to focus on higher-value, strategic initiatives.
Simplified compliance
Enhanced auditing and reporting capabilities.
Lower cost & overhead
Better reliability and performance than the legacy Imperva solution, with reduced maintenance costs.
Value Delivered
The provider moved from a high-noise database-security environment to a stable, scalable, compliance-ready foundation, protecting patient data at scale without disrupting care.
Conclusion
Pellera pairs IBM Guardium with deep data-security expertise to turn complex compliance challenges into resilient, governed data-protection programs. Learn more about our data security services and schedule a consultation today.
