Case Study: Challenges in USB Drive Management at Large-Scale Medical Institutions – Achieving Zero Trust Across ~3,500 Endpoints with Optimal Device Control

Medical institutions handle sensitive information such as patient records and research data, necessitating strict security measures. At the same time, USB drives remain essential in clinical settings for purposes like academic presentations and research, making it a critical challenge to ensure security without compromising usability.

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Kurashiki Central Hospital, a core medical facility in western Okayama Prefecture, has long used device control tools for endpoint management. However, with increasing risks surrounding medical data and the need for stricter controls, the hospital began reviewing its existing practices. Additionally, with endpoint upgrades requiring compatibility with the latest operating systems, the hospital faced the challenge of achieving more reliable and centralized device management while minimizing operational burden.

Seizing this opportunity, the hospital evaluated new solutions capable of balancing robust security with operational efficiency, ultimately adopting 'RunDX DeviceControl,' a domestically developed software specialized in device control.

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Key Implementation Benefits

・Enabled an environment where only encrypted USB drives can be used through reliable device control ・Significantly improved operational efficiency with dashboard visibility and advanced log search capabilities

・Ensured compatibility with the latest OS environments, eliminating concerns about future sustainability

User Feedback

"We appreciated the ability to transition smoothly while maintaining existing workflows, as well as the software’s specialization in device control. The feature set is well-balanced, offering excellent cost-performance."

"The dashboard provides clear visibility into device usage, helping us identify previously unmonitored data transfers. The high log searchability also ensures smooth incident response."

Advancing Toward a Zero-Trust Security Model

The hospital is advancing security measures based on the 'zero-trust' principle—controlling access at the endpoint level rather than relying on network segmentation. With RunDX, the hospital has built an environment capable of accurately tracking device operation logs, achieving a high level of security without sacrificing usability.

Additionally, the hospital conducted a comprehensive USB inventory, optimizing operations to reflect actual usage. This approach successfully balances security with operational efficiency.

As USB drive usage in healthcare settings is expected to continue, this case serves as a practical and effective example of secure device management in large-scale environments.

Efficient Operations Through Centralized Management with PolicyDeploy

Manually installing software and configuring policies across multiple endpoints is operationally burdensome and prone to errors. By leveraging RunDX's 'PolicyDeploy' feature, the hospital can distribute policies in bulk via Active Directory, enabling efficient operations even in mid-to-large-scale environments. This also contributes to standardizing procedures and reducing workload during PC replacements or configuration changes.

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About RunDX

'RunDX DeviceControl,' part of the RunDX product suite, enables the creation of highly secure environments through effective 'device control' against insider threats and 'network control' to block external attacks, protecting organizations’ critical data. With a user-friendly web console UI and the flexibility to operate in serverless environments, RunDX can adapt to diverse business scenarios, such as allowing connections only from specific endpoints.

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About Runexy

Runexy recognizes the growing importance of risk management in information security within today’s digital society. Leveraging years of business network experience and technical expertise, the company develops proprietary software and identifies innovative, high-functionality solutions incorporating globally recognized cutting-edge technologies. As an ICT solution provider, Runexy delivers cross-industry solutions in a one-stop manner and aims to provide top-quality, comprehensive services using advanced technologies to meet the diverse needs of its customers, including software evaluation and support.

Inquiries Regarding This Release

Product Solutions Division, Runexy Co., Ltd. E-mail: rundx_sales@runexy.co.jp

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