Jisc selects KHIPU Networks as “Top Ranked Supplier” for Palo Alto Networks

UK – 1st November, 2019 –  KHIPU Networks, the Cyber Security Company, are pleased to announce that Jisc has awarded them the “Top Ranked Supplier” for the supply, implementation and support of Palo Alto Networks’ Cloud, Network and Advanced Endpoint Security product portfolio into the public sector through their new Network Equipment Framework.

The category “Lot 7 Palo Alto Networks” allows public sector organisations* to purchase Palo Alto Networks products or services through KHIPU Networks without the need for a procurement exercise, allowing them to cost effectively invest in proven solutions that will protect and continually secure their network, cloud and mobile users from the ever-changing cyber threat landscape.

This is a great achievement for KHIPU as it’s the second time Jisc has awarded them as the “Top Ranked Supplier” for Palo Alto Networks on their frameworks and proves that KHIPU’s experience, capabilities and customer references have been recognised as the most suitable and specialist partner for the sector. With many successfully deployed projects across Higher and Further Education environments proves that Palo Alto Networks is one of the leading cyber security solutions within the sector now easily available via the new framework.

“We work hard to ensure that our members have access to high quality, cost-effective solution providers. We have worked with KHIPU for some years and this is the second time it has earned our ‘top-ranked supplier’ accolade.”

Mark Tysom, Cyber Security Product Manager, Jisc

“We are delighted that KHIPU Networks have been recognised by Jisc. We look forward to our continued partnership with KHIPU as we work together to make each day safer and more secure for our education customers”

Stuart Taylor, Channel Director Western Europe, Palo Alto Networks

To celebrate, KHIPU are offering the following Free of Charge** assessments using the Palo Alto Networks platform to institutions interested in understanding more about their cyber security risks:

• Network Visibility and Risk Assessment: Understand what your firewall is missing and what applications, whether on-premise or cloud, are traversing your network including application type, risk factor, known / unknown malware and threats, URL activity, file transfer analysis and more.
• Cloud Risk Assessment: Gain complete visibility to how your private and/or public cloud environments are being used and understand if you’re at risk to cyber breaches
• Cyber Security Packages: As part of Jisc’s new Network Equipment, Simulated Phishing and Associated Training, and Vulnerability Assessment and Information Service Frameworks – FREE simulations and scans – read more

If you are interested in reviewing your cyber security posture and our solutions offered via the Jisc frameworks, please contact the KHIPU Team: https://www.khipu-networks.com/contact-us/

*Who can use the new Network Equipment Framework

The scope of the framework covers purchases by JSL, Jisc and its members. It also covers purchases by Higher Education institutions, Further Education and Specialist Colleges and Research Council establishments in the UK, and by any other organisations connected to the Janet network, including Local Authorities, Regional Broadband Consortia, or other bodies whose core purpose is the support or advancement of further or higher education or of research.

**Subject to KHIPU’s T&C’s, please contact us for further information