Enhancing Cybersecurity Resilience with VIPRE Cloud EDR+MDR
Challenges
The company faced escalating cybersecurity threats due to the evolving threat landscape and compliance requirements. Their existing antivirus solution lacked advanced detection and response capabilities, leaving endpoints vulnerable. Key challenges included:
- Limited visibility into endpoint activity and threat behaviour.
- Inadequate response mechanisms for real-time threat mitigation.
- Manual patching processes and inconsistent policy enforcement.
- Difficulty meeting Cyber Essentials and other compliance standards.
Solution
To address these challenges, the company adopted VIPRE Cloud EDR+MDR, a managed detection and response platform offering:
- Real-time threat intelligence and automated remediation.
- Centralised policy control and dashboards for monitoring.
- Integration of Web Access Control and Patch Management add-ons.
- 24x7x365 managed threat incident response by VIPRE’s expert team.
Implementation / Process
The rollout followed a structured remote deployment process:
- Preparation & Planning: Removal of legacy antivirus and alignment with Cyber Essentials standards.
- Remote Deployment: Installation of endpoint agents, patch management modules, and EDR+MDR components.
- Configuration & Policy Enforcement: Site-specific exclusions and automated notifications for anomalies.
- Testing & Validation: Post-installation monitoring for false positives, resolved in collaboration with Ashby Computers and VIPRE support.
- Ongoing Support: Continuous monitoring and rapid incident response provided by Ashby Computers and VIPRE MDR team.
Results/Benefits
- Enhanced Threat Detection: Real-time visibility and improved detection accuracy across all endpoints.
- Rapid Incident Resolution: False positives and threats were quickly identified and remediated, minimising downtime.
- Reduced Operational Overhead: Automated patching and centralised management streamlined IT operations.
- Improved Compliance: Infrastructure aligned with Cyber Essentials and other regulatory standards.
- Scalable Security Framework: Cloud-based architecture supports future growth and integration.
- Cost Efficiency: Consolidated security services reduced the need for multiple vendors and manual intervention.
- Peace of Mind: 24×7 expert monitoring ensured continuous protection and reduced risk exposure.
Key Takeaways
- Managed Detection and Response services deliver expert oversight and faster incident response.
- Automation and centralised control significantly reduce operational complexity and risk.
- Proactive planning and vendor collaboration are essential for successful implementation.
- A scalable, cloud-based security framework future-proofs the organisation against evolving threats.
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