Amazon Filters, a leading UK manufacturer specialising in bespoke filtration technology, recognised the critical importance of safeguarding their organisation against evolving cyber threats.
Amidst escalating cybercrime activities within their sector, they embarked on a journey to improve their cybersecurity posture with CloudGuard’s Protect Plus MXDR service. Here’s how cybersecurity automation transformed their security operations.
Conventional security just wasn’t up to the challenge
Challenges faced:
- Conventional security measures faced limitations against rising cyber threats
- Industry ransomware attacks prompted a cybersecurity strategy review
- CloudGuard’s assessment provided clarity and strategic guidance
Like many organisations, Amazon Filters relied on conventional security measures such as email filtering and antivirus software to protect their digital infrastructure. However, the exponential rise in cyber threats and the growing sophistication of malicious actors exposed the limitations of their existing security strategy.
A spate of ransomware attacks targeting competitors in their industry triggered Amazon Filters to reevaluate their cybersecurity strategy.
MakeUK states that “almost half of Britain’s manufacturers have been a victim of cyber-crime over the last 12 months” and that 65% had faced production stoppages as a result. This, combined with the concerns about operational technology security, means more manufacturers are adopting tighter cybersecurity measures.
They started with CloudGuard’s Security Posture Assessment to better understand their current security posture. Their IT Manager said:
“The Q&A style of the assessment made it clear where we were lacking adequate protection and gave us a strategies roadmap to improve.”
Another key challenge was the lack of specialised cybersecurity resources to effectively combat advanced threats. This common problem, known as the cybersecurity talent gap, undermines cybersecurity operations in a vast number of companies around the world.
After deploying and managing Microsoft Defender themselves, Amazon Filters realised they needed a managed SIEM solution to enhance real-time monitoring, detection, management, and resolution of security issues.
Choosing the right managed security services provider
Faced with the task of improving their cybersecurity posture, Amazon Filters began an evaluation of cybersecurity solutions available in the market.
12 steps to choosing an MXDR service partner
After careful consideration, they chose CloudGuard’s as their ideal partner to address their cybersecurity challenges. The Protect Plus MXDR service was favoured for its proactive approach and seamless integration with their existing Microsoft-centric infrastructure. CloudGuard’s engagement during the process, and their tailored offering, matched with Amazon Filters’ strategic objectives.
What is MXDR?
MXDR stands for Managed eXtended Detection and Response.
It’s a managed cybersecurity solution that unifies an organisation’s security data, analyses it with artificial intelligence, automatically raises the alarm, and remediates if anything suspicious is detected.
