Gaining a security operations center for less than the cost of a full-time security engineer
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
- Asia
- Europe
Country
- United States
Product
- AWN CyberSOC
- AWN Sensor
- AWN Cloud
Tech Stack
- Big Data
- Elasticsearch
- Machine Learning
- Web 2.0 Technologies
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
Applicable Industries
- Healthcare & Hospitals
- Retail
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Remote Asset Management
- Security Claims Evaluation
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Threshold is a prominent distributor of nutritional supplements with over 30 years of dedication to holistic healthcare. The company offers more than 500 brands and 20,000 products, focusing on restoring the body to a healthful equilibrium. By building its online business, Threshold has expanded its reach beyond North America into Europe and Asia, meeting the growing consumer demand for its products. The company's leadership is committed to maintaining high standards of quality and security, recognizing the importance of protecting their multi-national business from the increasing threat of cybercrime.
The Challenge
Threshold, a leading distributor of nutritional supplements, recognized the need to enhance its cybersecurity measures to protect its expanding multi-national business. The company was aware of the increasing threat of cybercrime, especially for smaller firms with limited IT resources and security expertise. They understood that a data breach could be devastating, as seen in high-profile cases like Sony and Target. Despite their commitment to improving cybersecurity, Threshold faced significant challenges due to their limited budget and lack of in-house security experts. They needed a comprehensive solution that could provide robust security without the high costs associated with hiring full-time security personnel.
The Solution
Threshold partnered with Arctic Wolf Networks (AWN) to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. AWN provided an all-inclusive service that included extensive log analysis, prioritized threat remediation, and expert security advice. The deployment of AWN Sensor at each Threshold location allowed for the collection and analysis of data from logs, NetFlow, and packet headers. The cloud-based security architecture of AWN offered flexibility and scalability, utilizing next-generation security information and event management (SIEM) applications based on Web 2.0 technologies like big data, Elasticsearch, and machine learning. Third-party threat feeds were integrated to enhance the self-learning capabilities of the AWN cloud, delivering actionable security insights. Additionally, AWN assigned a dedicated security engineer to Threshold, who became familiar with the company's security infrastructure and provided daily monitoring for security threats and incidents. This expert resource alerted the IT staff to any detected threats, incidents, or anomalies, providing clear action plans and specific recommendations for remediation.
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