Las Vegas adopted new IoT innovations with an ambitious plan to build the largest 5G network in the U.S., connecting city hall, public venues, landmarks, parks, schools and more. However, as the 5G network developed, the city recognized the need for a more unified and consistent approach to securing its traffic.
- Deliver consistent Zero Trust-based security for all 5G-connected IoT devices.
- Ensure that security adheres to compliance standards, from PCI to CJIS.
- Achieve comprehensive visibility over all device and user traffic on its 5G network.
- Simplify its current approach to security, which was spread across multiple siloed solutions.
“We’re innovators. In Las Vegas, we do things that are over the top and we build new experiences with technology. Palo Alto Networks is cutting edge too, and has the same core principles. They’re providing great solutions and great opportunities for us, which makes for a great partnership.”
Michael Sherwood
Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, City of Las Vegas
The City of Las Vegas selected Palo Alto Networks as its partner of choice to fulfill its 5G security goals, captivated by the company’s unrivaled industry leadership and innovative Next-Generation Firewalls and Cloud-Delivered Security Services. This partnership has enabled Las Vegas to enhance its security by implementing least-privileged access and utilizing AI-powered traffic inspection for real-time threat detection.
By adopting a platform approach to security and reducing the number of point solutions, the city has simplified its security strategy and gained comprehensive visibility through a single interface. As a result, the technology team now spends 25% less time managing and operating the network.
Today, technology is pervasive across Las Vegas, with numerous IoT devices, from sensors on park lights to autonomous vehicles, working in the background continuously to deliver richer and enhanced experiences. The city has gained confidence in its security. Chief Innovation and Technology Officer Michael Sherwood notes, “I can now sleep at night, knowing we have a great partner and great staff to keep Las Vegas not just moving, but moving forward into the future.“
“From the core to the edge, Palo Alto Networks has permeated our entire network, providing a level of security and safety unmatched by what we had with other providers. We now have one platform that allows us to view the entire network, from an antenna or transmission system on the edge to resources in the cloud.”
Michael Sherwood
Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, City of Las Vegas
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