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	Rapid7 Nexpose® and Metasploit® “Make Life Easier” at Wiltshire Council Rapid7

Rapid7 Nexpose® and Metasploit® “Make Life Easier” at Wiltshire Council

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Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Use Cases	Intrusion Detection Systems Regulatory Compliance Monitoring Remote Control
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Wiltshire Council, a unitary council established in 2009, faced the challenge of managing and protecting the personal information of its residents. With over 5,000 employees and more than 350 diverse services, the council needed an efficient and effective IT service to support, maintain, and provide strategic advice. Annual penetration tests were part of the compliance mandates, and the council needed a solution that could run pen tests all year round. Additionally, the council required a vulnerability management solution that could provide detailed and actionable reporting to help remediate risks in the environment. Read More
About Customer	Wiltshire Council is a unitary council established in 2009, responsible for managing and protecting the personal information of its residents. With over 5,000 employees, the council provides support, maintenance, and strategic advice to more than 350 diverse services. Steve Grieshaber, the acting head of service, IT infrastructure, plays a crucial role in ensuring the IT service is both efficient and effective. The council's IT infrastructure is scrutinized at the highest level, making it essential to have robust security measures in place. The council's website is www.wiltshire.gov.uk. Read More
Solution	Wiltshire Council implemented Rapid7 Nexpose and Metasploit to address their security challenges. Steve Grieshaber, who was enrolled in a certified ethical hacking course, became familiar with Metasploit and recognized its benefits for penetration testing. Nexpose was evaluated for its vulnerability management capabilities, and its interface and detailed reporting stood out. The integration of Nexpose and Metasploit allowed the council to run scans and penetration tests efficiently. The reporting functionality of Nexpose significantly reduced the time required to review findings, from three to four months to just days. The intuitive dashboard and the ability to run specific scans quickly, such as for the Heartbleed vulnerability, further enhanced the council's security operations. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Use Cases

Intrusion Detection Systems

Regulatory Compliance Monitoring

Remote Control

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Wiltshire Council, a unitary council established in 2009, faced the challenge of managing and protecting the personal information of its residents. With over 5,000 employees and more than 350 diverse services, the council needed an efficient and effective IT service to support, maintain, and provide strategic advice. Annual penetration tests were part of the compliance mandates, and the council needed a solution that could run pen tests all year round. Additionally, the council required a vulnerability management solution that could provide detailed and actionable reporting to help remediate risks in the environment.

About Customer

Wiltshire Council is a unitary council established in 2009, responsible for managing and protecting the personal information of its residents. With over 5,000 employees, the council provides support, maintenance, and strategic advice to more than 350 diverse services. Steve Grieshaber, the acting head of service, IT infrastructure, plays a crucial role in ensuring the IT service is both efficient and effective. The council's IT infrastructure is scrutinized at the highest level, making it essential to have robust security measures in place. The council's website is www.wiltshire.gov.uk.

Solution

Wiltshire Council implemented Rapid7 Nexpose and Metasploit to address their security challenges. Steve Grieshaber, who was enrolled in a certified ethical hacking course, became familiar with Metasploit and recognized its benefits for penetration testing. Nexpose was evaluated for its vulnerability management capabilities, and its interface and detailed reporting stood out. The integration of Nexpose and Metasploit allowed the council to run scans and penetration tests efficiently. The reporting functionality of Nexpose significantly reduced the time required to review findings, from three to four months to just days. The intuitive dashboard and the ability to run specific scans quickly, such as for the Heartbleed vulnerability, further enhanced the council's security operations.

Impact #1	The integration of Nexpose and Metasploit allowed Wiltshire Council to run scans and penetration tests efficiently, saving significant time.
Impact #2	The reporting functionality of Nexpose reduced the time required to review findings from three to four months to just days.
Impact #3	The intuitive dashboard of Nexpose made it easy for the team to access information and run specific scans quickly.

Impact #1

The integration of Nexpose and Metasploit allowed Wiltshire Council to run scans and penetration tests efficiently, saving significant time.

Impact #2

The reporting functionality of Nexpose reduced the time required to review findings from three to four months to just days.

Impact #3

The intuitive dashboard of Nexpose made it easy for the team to access information and run specific scans quickly.

Benefit #1	The time required to review findings was reduced from three to four months to just days.
Benefit #2	The process of mitigating the Heartbleed vulnerability took around 30 minutes from start to finish.

Benefit #1

The time required to review findings was reduced from three to four months to just days.

Benefit #2

The process of mitigating the Heartbleed vulnerability took around 30 minutes from start to finish.

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Rapid7 Nexpose® and Metasploit® “Make Life Easier” at Wiltshire Council

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