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	Technology Firm Relies on Binary Defense to Monitor and Detect for Cyberattacks

Technology Firm Relies on Binary Defense to Monitor and Detect for Cyberattacks

Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
Applicable Industries	Professional Service Software
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection Systems Remote Asset Management
Services	Cybersecurity Services System Integration Testing & Certification
Challenge	Stowe Research, a global technology group, faced significant cybersecurity challenges. With a diverse group of clients and sensitive data to protect, the company needed to upgrade its existing cybersecurity measures beyond basic antivirus solutions. The catalyst for this change was a breach experienced by one of their clients, which highlighted the limitations of their current security setup. Business Email Compromise (BEC) was a particular concern, as it involves cybercriminals gaining access to high-profile email accounts to commit fraud. This type of attack is behavior-based and not typically caught by antivirus software. Stowe Research realized that their cybersecurity strategy needed to be more robust to protect against such sophisticated threats. Read More
About Customer	Stowe Research is a global technology group specializing in software development and IT consulting services for clients in both the public and private sectors. Founded in 1989 by Nick Nair, the company has grown into a significant player in the technology industry, offering a wide range of services and solutions. With a focus on enterprise applications, Stowe Research serves a diverse clientele, including various industries that require robust and secure IT solutions. The company prides itself on its technical expertise and its ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. Nick Nair, the President and founder, has been particularly vigilant about the evolving threats in the cybersecurity domain, making it a priority to keep the company's defenses up-to-date. Read More
Solution	To address its cybersecurity challenges, Stowe Research turned to Binary Defense and TrustedSec. Initially, TrustedSec conducted penetration tests to identify gaps in Stowe Research's existing security measures. These tests revealed vulnerabilities that needed to be addressed to strengthen the company's cybersecurity strategy. Following this, Stowe Research decided to implement Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response (MDR) across 300 devices, including laptops, desktops, and servers. Binary Defense MDR offers 24/7 monitoring and real-time analysis of threat behavior, providing an additional layer of security beyond traditional antivirus solutions. The MDR system collects data from each device and analyzes it in real-time, allowing security experts to identify and respond to potential threats quickly. This proactive approach ensures that Stowe Research can protect its data from ransomware, phishing, and other cyberattacks effectively. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Endpoint Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Cybersecurity

Intrusion Detection Systems

Remote Asset Management

Services

Cybersecurity Services

System Integration

Testing & Certification

Challenge

Stowe Research, a global technology group, faced significant cybersecurity challenges. With a diverse group of clients and sensitive data to protect, the company needed to upgrade its existing cybersecurity measures beyond basic antivirus solutions. The catalyst for this change was a breach experienced by one of their clients, which highlighted the limitations of their current security setup. Business Email Compromise (BEC) was a particular concern, as it involves cybercriminals gaining access to high-profile email accounts to commit fraud. This type of attack is behavior-based and not typically caught by antivirus software. Stowe Research realized that their cybersecurity strategy needed to be more robust to protect against such sophisticated threats.

About Customer

Stowe Research is a global technology group specializing in software development and IT consulting services for clients in both the public and private sectors. Founded in 1989 by Nick Nair, the company has grown into a significant player in the technology industry, offering a wide range of services and solutions. With a focus on enterprise applications, Stowe Research serves a diverse clientele, including various industries that require robust and secure IT solutions. The company prides itself on its technical expertise and its ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. Nick Nair, the President and founder, has been particularly vigilant about the evolving threats in the cybersecurity domain, making it a priority to keep the company's defenses up-to-date.

Solution

To address its cybersecurity challenges, Stowe Research turned to Binary Defense and TrustedSec. Initially, TrustedSec conducted penetration tests to identify gaps in Stowe Research's existing security measures. These tests revealed vulnerabilities that needed to be addressed to strengthen the company's cybersecurity strategy. Following this, Stowe Research decided to implement Binary Defense Managed Detection & Response (MDR) across 300 devices, including laptops, desktops, and servers. Binary Defense MDR offers 24/7 monitoring and real-time analysis of threat behavior, providing an additional layer of security beyond traditional antivirus solutions. The MDR system collects data from each device and analyzes it in real-time, allowing security experts to identify and respond to potential threats quickly. This proactive approach ensures that Stowe Research can protect its data from ransomware, phishing, and other cyberattacks effectively.

Impact #1	Enhanced visibility and insight into cybersecurity threats through advanced monitoring and real-time analysis.
Impact #2	Peace of mind for the Stowe Research team, knowing that the Binary Defense Security Operations Center (SOC) is making informed decisions about alarms and potential threats.
Impact #3	A trusted partnership with Binary Defense, which is seen as an expert and reliable extension of Stowe Research's own team.

Impact #1

Enhanced visibility and insight into cybersecurity threats through advanced monitoring and real-time analysis.

Impact #2

Peace of mind for the Stowe Research team, knowing that the Binary Defense Security Operations Center (SOC) is making informed decisions about alarms and potential threats.

Impact #3

A trusted partnership with Binary Defense, which is seen as an expert and reliable extension of Stowe Research's own team.

Benefit #1	Installed Binary Defense MDR on 300 devices, including laptops, desktops, and servers.
Benefit #2	Detected and responded to a potential threat within 60 seconds, demonstrating the effectiveness of the MDR system.

Benefit #1

Installed Binary Defense MDR on 300 devices, including laptops, desktops, and servers.

Benefit #2

Detected and responded to a potential threat within 60 seconds, demonstrating the effectiveness of the MDR system.

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Technology Firm Relies on Binary Defense to Monitor and Detect for Cyberattacks

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