Proactively Resolving Cyber Security Threats
How a Large Tech Manufacturing Company Adopted New Scaler's Solutions to Manage their Identity Security Risks
2.4M
cases of cyber crimes affected UK
businesses over the past 12 months approximately.
83%
of businesses that encountered a cyber threat were targeted by a Phishing Attack.
Overview
Cyber attacks can happen at any time, so how can you manage a constant risk?
An international tech manufacturing company had to deal with identifying and managing persistent cyber security risks and solving potential threats.
Challenge
Phishing attacks and Ransomware are the leading threats to businesses’ cyber security.
As Phishing attacks target employees and partners with fraudulent emails, the manufacturing company had to manage threats from within, by searching its own network, devices, and processes for suspicious activity as effectively as possible.
Solution
To overcome this challenge, New Scaler supported the company’s migration of device security to Microsoft Defender.
These decision-making algorithms, assisted in monitoring potential threats and helped the company identify the correct course of action.
New Scaler aided the business with penetration testing, to test its cyber security strength and pinpoint its vulnerabilities, such as errors in configuration that could be exploited.
The results of the tests demonstrated numerous weaknesses in the enterprise’s system, leading to the decision to additionally add Azure Sentinel to their security agenda alongside Microsoft Defender.
New Scaler configured and supported the organisations’ adoption of the SIEM solution, enabling real-time analysis of security alerts triggered by various applications and devices on their network.
Results
- Improved Productivity: The solution’s ability to rule out false alarms and automate repetitive tasks that respond to incidents, considerably freed up time for employees, allowing them to prioritise other important tasks which boosted productivity. Approximately 2.4M cases of cybercrimes affected UK businesses over the past 12 months. 83% of businesses that encountered a cyber threat were targeted by a Phishing Attack.
- Enhanced cybersecurity: The adopted solution’s proactive function of searching for threats to the system and analysing any suspicious activity, optimised their security system to stay one step ahead of an increasing number of potential threats. Their new system received an excellent review when the penetration testing was repeated.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the international tech manufacturing company successfully managed the constant risk of cyber attacks through the strategic assistance of New Scaler. By migrating their device security to Microsoft Defender and employing decision-making algorithms, the company improved its ability to monitor and identify potential threats accurately. Additionally, penetration testing conducted by New Scaler revealed vulnerabilities in the enterprise’s system, leading to the adoption of Azure Sentinel to bolster their security agenda further.
The results of implementing these solutions were twofold. Firstly, the company experienced a significant improvement in productivity, as the solution’s ability to rule out false alarms and automate incident response tasks freed up valuable time for employees, enabling them to focus on other crucial tasks. Secondly, the adoption of the new security measures enhanced the company’s cyber security posture by proactively searching for threats and analysing suspicious activities, allowing them to stay ahead of the rising number of potential threats.
With these measures in place, the company can better protect itself from cyber threats, mitigate risks, and respond effectively to any incidents that may occur in the future. As cyber attacks continue to be a prevalent concern for businesses worldwide, the company’s proactive approach to cyber security puts them in a stronger position to safeguard their assets, data, and reputation. By remaining vigilant and continuing to invest in advanced security solutions, they can successfully manage the constant risk of cyber threats in an ever-evolving digital landscape.
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