Business Strategy Case Study

Enhancing Cyber Security for a Leading Financial Investment House

A prominent financial investment house recognised the escalating threat landscape and the critical need to strengthen their cyber security posture. With sensitive financial data and high-value transactions at stake, they sought a comprehensive managed solution from Brookcourt Solutions, a Shearwater Group portfolio company that could effectively utilise AI-driven endpoint protection and breach monitoring.

The Challenge

The investment house faced several cybersecurity challenges, including an increasing threat landscape where the financial sector is a prime target for cyber-attacks. These attacks, ranged from phishing scams to sophisticated malware and ransomware and because the business has multiple endpoints, including computers, servers, and mobile devices these are vulnerable entry points for cyber threats.

With high volumes of sensitive data, the risk of data breaches was a significant concern. Additionally, managing a powerful cyber security system required expertise and resources beyond their internal capabilities.

How Brookcourt helped

The client engaged the services of Brookcourt Solutions following a successful proof of concept. Brookcourt Solutions’ approach combined advanced AI-driven technology with a human layer of management, leveraging decades of experience in endpoint anti-malware management. By deploying an AI-driven endpoint protection solution that utilised machine learning to detect and prevent both known and unknown malware before it could affect the endpoints. The company provided customised monthly reports offering valuable insights into the service’s activities, highlighting trends, detailing incidents, and providing actionable intelligence for continuous improvement.

Delivering a Service

The team monitored daily alerts and incidents reported by endpoints and users, ensuring prompt detection and response to potential threats. Behind-the-scenes troubleshooting support to address any product behaviour concerns, ensured smooth and uninterrupted operation of the security systems. Investigation of alerts, detections, and prevention measures were observed on the client’s dashboards, providing expert advice and recommendations to enhance overall security. Additionally, the business conducted in-depth monitoring of employee data across publicly available data breaches, sending numerous alerts within the year to help the client proactively address potential exposures.

The tailored managed service has several notable benefits:

• A prevention-first approach, the client can detect and neutralise malware threats before they can compromise endpoints.
• Customised reporting provides the client with a comprehensive understanding of the security landscape, facilitating informed decision-making.
• Continuous monitoring and quick response to alerts ensured that potential threats were managed promptly and effectively.

Professional in-house expertise supported the business through the complex aspects of cyber security, allowing the client to focus on their core business activities without compromising security. The managed service delivered within budget, providing cost-effective protection without sacrificing quality or effectiveness.

Conclusion

As a result of this engagement, the financial investment house significantly bolstered their cyber security defence, ensuring protection for an ever-evolving threat landscape to safeguard their sensitive data and maintain their reputation within the financial sector.