Success Story Eversheds Sutherland

In this success story, you can find out how Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland revolutionized its password management with the OPEN CIRCLE Password Manager. By implementing this solution, the international commercial law firm was able to increase security standards as well as improve the efficiency and acceptance of password management.

Eversheds Sutherland AG, one of the few internationally active commercial law firms with four offices in Switzerland, was founded in 2004. The law firm, which specializes in commercial law, offers comprehensive legal advisory services and serves a broad target group of SMEs, large national and international companies and private clients. With a network of 73 country offices and several thousand employees worldwide, Eversheds Sutherland is able to provide comprehensive legal services to both local and international clients.

Company: Eversheds Sutherland AG
Website: www.eversheds-sutherland.ch
Short Description: International commercial law firm
Industry: Legal advice
Locations: Switzerland (Zurich) and worldwide with main offices in London and Atlanta
Target group: SMEs, large national and international companies, private clients

Before the introduction of the OPEN CIRCLE Password Manager, Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland did not have a standardized solution for managing passwords. This posed a security risk and was difficult to control. In addition, Eversheds Sutherland is aiming for ISO 27001 certification internationally for all national companies in the network, which requires consistent and secure password management.

“Some employees already had a password manager, but many saved passwords in their browser or on sticky notes. There was no standardized company solution, and that was neither secure nor efficient.”
Christa Leuenberger, CFO of Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland

Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland opted for the password manager from Open Circle after a thorough evaluation process, which also took internal recommendations and testimonials into account. The decisive factors were the data storage in Switzerland, the convincing presentation of the product and the user-friendliness and security of the solution.

The implementation of the password manager went smoothly. An initial meeting and clear onboarding instructions ensured that the employees were trained within ten days. The central administration and the blocking of password storage in the browser supported the smooth transition.

“The clear instructions and the ban on saving passwords in the browser ensured that all employees used the new password manager quickly and efficiently.”
Christa Leuenberger, CFO of Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland

Since implementing the password manager from Open Circle, the security situation at Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland has improved considerably. Zero-knowledge encryption minimizes security risks and ensures that only authorized persons have access to sensitive information. The central administration and user-friendly interface enable employees to store passwords quickly and securely and share them with colleagues.

“We can now manage passwords securely and control access when employees leave the company. In addition, employees can also use the password manager privately, which has significantly increased acceptance.”
Christa Leuenberger, CFO of Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland

The decision to use Open Circle’s password manager was extremely beneficial for Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland, as the solution has improved both security and efficiency in the handling of passwords. The high level of acceptance among employees and the professional implementation speak for the quality of the product.

“The cooperation with Open Circle was absolutely excellent and professional. The password manager meets all our expectations and has proven to be very user-friendly.”
Christa Leuenberger, CFO of Eversheds Sutherland Switzerland

Eversheds Sutherland in Switzerland can also imagine working with Open Circle on other IT solutions in the future.

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