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Binary Defense Helps Law Firm Improve Cybersecurity by Installing and Tuning SIEM
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security
Applicable Industries
- Professional Service
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Intrusion Detection Systems
- Remote Asset Management
- Cybersecurity
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
Services
- System Integration
- Training
- Cybersecurity Services
The Challenge
The law firm faced several cybersecurity challenges, including a minimal security staff to manage a vast amount of security data, no around-the-clock monitoring to ensure continuous security coverage, and no communication process to escalate alarms to internal stakeholders. The legal industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to the sensitive nature of the data they handle, including business capital, trade secrets, and intellectual capital. The four biggest cybersecurity risks for law firms are phishing, ransomware, leaks of sensitive data, and the risk of malpractice allegations due to poor cybersecurity. The firm needed to address these challenges to protect their assets and maintain client trust.
About The Customer
The customer is a large provider of legal voluntary benefits to numerous Fortune 500 companies. They have a significant presence in the legal industry and are responsible for managing highly sensitive and confidential information. Compliance regulations have driven their security efforts over the years, but evolving cyber threats have necessitated a more robust cybersecurity strategy. Despite their commitment to cybersecurity, the firm had a small IT security staff that could not keep up with the vast amounts of security data generated daily. They lacked overnight monitoring and a clear process for escalating security alarms to internal stakeholders. Recognizing the need for enhanced security measures, the firm sought a vendor partner to act as an extension of their team.
The Solution
The firm selected Binary Defense to implement AT&T Cybersecurity Unified Security Management (USM) as their SIEM solution. Binary Defense is known for their expertise in the installation and management of USM, making them the ideal partner for the firm. The Binary Defense team provided a thorough onboarding plan, which included staff training, a process for escalations, and a deep understanding of the law firm’s unique challenges. Once the new SIEM was installed and tuned, Binary Defense's Security Operations Center (SOC) team began monitoring the firm's network 24/7/365. The Binary Defense analysts detected suspicious activity on the firm's network after an employee fell victim to a phishing scam. The activity triggered alarms through the AT&T SIEM, and Binary Defense immediately notified the firm, allowing them to investigate and remediate the threat within days.
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