E N D - U S E R I N S I G H T the threat landscape and associated vulnerabilities , instead having to sift through data from various vendors , which reduced response efficiency .
Guy Gibson , IT Infrastructure Manager at Colt DCS , said : “ What we realised is that we were often ‘ reactive ’ to threats . We had access to a huge amount of data , but no single view . It felt disjointed and that our current approach lacked structure and control .”
Greater vulnerability assessment and penetration testing ( VAPT ) was also an area Colt DCS identified for improvement , requiring continuous monitoring and testing of the environment in order to expose potential faults and security weaknesses .
“ At the heart of what we were trying to achieve was more efficient threat detection and response ; seeking a single source of truth solution that would provide us with greater global threat intelligence , control , testing and guidance whilst also facilitating large scale growth when required ,” added Gibson .
“ We needed to work with someone who really understood the threat detection landscape and who could provide a solution that offered zero downtime to facilitate business continuity . The solution would also have to be compliant to data storage regulations across every country we are located in and , crucially , allow us to retain ownership and control of all data . In essence we needed security delivered in an unobtrusive way .”
The solution correlate logs and telemetry data from all sources , providing a complete view for threat identification .
A 24 / 7 Security Operation Centre ( SOC ) added an additional layer of cybersecurity expertise to Colt DCS ’ defence , enabling swift threat response and guiding remediation efforts effectively . An ongoing VAPT programme was also deployed to identify any potential security flaws and enhance Colt DCS ’ overall security position .
As a second stage to this project , Colt DCS is ingesting a new telemetry as part of its XDR solution – Microsoft ’ s Defender for IoT . This will enhance its security further by protecting and monitoring internetconnected devices and endpoints within the data centre infrastructure to prevent cyberthreats and vulnerabilities .
“ The implementation of the solutions was well-managed and required minimal input from our internal teams ,” added Gibson . “ Not only was it straightforward , but the benefits were felt almost instantly . The solution from Armor has allowed us to have a better oversight of our global operations and assess the cyber landscape more efficiently .
Shortly after the implementation of the Armor solution , Colt DCS expanded capacity across 10 of its sites . “ Having implemented the XDR solution ahead of this expansion undeniably meant that this process was much swifter . It was far less concerning to all involved than it would ’ ve been using our previous approach .
“ Overall , the entire solution has helped us to achieve every single objective we set out to achieve on this journey ; making the assessment of the cyber landscape a lot simpler for our team , threat detection and response quicker and more efficient , whilst continually facilitating our expansion .”
Guy Gibson , IT Infrastructure Manager at Colt DCS , provides insights into how Colt DCS ’ cyber stance improved and the benefits of a homogenous solution .
How does the Armor solution enhance the concept of Colt DCS ?
At Colt Data Centre Services ( Colt DCS ) our vision is to be the most customercentric data centre operator . The solution provided by Armor allows us to reassure our customers we take cybersecurity seriously and we deliver on our promises .
As a provider of sustainable and hyperscale data centres , this cuttingedge solution also allows us the freedom to rapidly scale capacity and still maintain a robust cyber stance .
Why is achieving regulatory compliance a priority for data centres and how will Armor assist in doing such ?
Compliance serves as a roadmap for data centres . By following a clear comprehensive set of regulatory best practices and rules , we can ensure we operate within the legal framework and
Colt DCS initiated a search for a cybersecurity partner who could provide an effective solution across its multinational sites . Armor immediately impressed with its delivery capabilities , technical expertise and the comprehensive solution it proposed to simplify the detection and remediation of cybersecurity-based threats .
Armor project managed the implementation of Microsoft Sentinel , Azure ’ s cloud-native security information and event management ( SIEM ) system , as part of its Extended Threat Detection and Response ( XDR ) function to
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