In an era where cyber threats loom large, even NGOs are not immune to attacks. This case study builds upon our previous intervention, showcasing how we fortified an NGO under the European Commission against future cyber threats following a ransomware attack.
The Challenge
Following the ransomware attack that compromised its infrastructure, the NGO faced the imperative task of fortifying its defenses to prevent future cyber threats. With its mission-critical operations at stake, the NGO sought comprehensive measures to safeguard its data and operations from potential breaches.
What we did
Our Approach: Building upon our successful intervention, our expert team devised a multifaceted strategy to bolster the NGO’s cybersecurity posture. Leveraging industry-leading technologies and best practices, we implemented a series of measures to create a robust defense framework tailored to the NGO’s unique needs.
- Cisco Firewall Deployment: We deployed a Cisco firewall fortified with stringent firewall policies to create a fortified perimeter defense, safeguarding the NGO’s network from external threats.
- Complex ERP Implementation: Collaborating with a trusted software provider, we implemented a complex ERP system tailored to the NGO’s operations, enhancing data security and streamlining processes.
- Web Application Firewall (WAF) Deployment: To protect critical applications from web-based attacks, we deployed a web application firewall, providing an additional layer of defense against cyber threats.
- Security Event Manager Deployment: We implemented a security event manager to centrally monitor and analyze security events across the NGO’s infrastructure, enabling proactive threat detection and response.
- Email Server Migration to Office 365: By migrating the NGO’s email server to Office 365, we enhanced email security, reliability, and scalability while reducing operational overhead.
- Email Security Deployment: We deployed advanced email security solutions to protect against phishing attacks, malware, and other email-borne threats, safeguarding the NGO’s communications.
- Endpoint Security Implementation: We implemented endpoint security solutions to protect the NGO’s devices from advanced threats, ensuring comprehensive protection across all endpoints.
- Ransomware Protection Deployment: As a second line of defense against ransomware attacks, we deployed ransomware protection solutions to detect and mitigate ransomware threats effectively.
- Advanced Backup Solution Deployment: We implemented an advanced backup solution to ensure the continuous availability and integrity of the NGO’s data, providing resilience against data loss and ransomware attacks.
The Results
- Comprehensive cybersecurity initiatives.
- Empowered NGO against evolving threats.
- Fortified defenses and proactive measures.
- Resilience to safeguard operations.
- Readiness against cyber threats.
- Protecting mission-critical operations.
Conclusion
The collaborative efforts to strengthen the NGO’s cybersecurity defenses underscore our unwavering commitment to protecting organizations’ missions and upholding their values. As trusted partners in cybersecurity, we remain dedicated to assisting NGOs in navigating the complex cybersecurity landscape and ensuring the continuity of their essential work for the betterment of society.
