{"id":9978,"date":"2021-11-22T15:52:41","date_gmt":"2021-11-22T15:52:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/?p=9978"},"modified":"2021-12-01T11:59:15","modified_gmt":"2021-12-01T11:59:15","slug":"detmold-uplifts-security-footprint-on-modernization-journey-across-17-countries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intelligentcio.com\/apac\/2021\/11\/22\/detmold-uplifts-security-footprint-on-modernization-journey-across-17-countries\/","title":{"rendered":"Detmold uplifts security footprint on modernization journey across 17 countries"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When needing to embark on a modernized approach to cy<\/strong><\/em>bersecurity, Australian multinational manufacturer Detmold<\/em><\/strong> Group turned to Somerville. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Global manufacturing giant, Detmold Group, has shifted gears and embarked on a new and daring mission to adopt a managed security service offering and uplift its entire security posture across the multi-regional organization, operating in 17 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mark Render, Group Manager – Technology at Detmold Group<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn light of changing dynamics and threats in the IT security landscape, we decided to embark on a more modernized approach to cyberthreat mitigation \u2013 and my first port of call to assist with that process was Somerville,\u201d according to Mark Render, Group Manager – Technology at Detmold Group, who said the outsourcing partnership with IT service provider, Somerville, is guiding Detmold through its modernization journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a huge investment for an organization to make to uplift its security portfolio,\u201d Render said, explaining the company adopted Sophos MTR, Managed Threat Response technology, after lengthy deliberation with Somerville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s in action? For endpoint protection, the company adopted 1,000 Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced with XDR and MTR Advanced solutions. On the server side, it adopted 100 Sophos Central Intercept X Advanced for Server with XDR and MTR Advanced solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt represents one of the largest software purchases outside of Microsoft licensing for the organization,\u201d said Render.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Established in 1948, the Detmold Group is an Australian family-owned and operated business, supplying some of the world\u2019s largest and most iconic food and retail brands including McDonalds, Hungry Jacks, Subway, Coles, Woolworths and Jurlique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, it\u2019s a big move for the international manufacturing player and comes amid a rethink of priorities and security measures due to the raging global pandemic, and a growing recognition that the organization needed to batten down the hatches – and fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen COVID hit the world, everyone\u2019s way of working literally shifted overnight. We had to facilitate more remote working, and more collaboration utilities. The security tools in place at the time, and our security environment, didn\u2019t support us in the way that would make us feel comfortable,\u201d Render said, admitting he had more risk than ever before to contend with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re allowing people to use their own home devices, more BYOD, there\u2019s a lot more people dialling in over VPN \u2013 you name it. You have people connecting into your network from uncontrolled environments – all of this brings with it a heightened level of risk and concern.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, it required a re-evaluation of security processes and measures, Render explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe were forced to consider what our security footprint actually looked like \u2013 and whether it was supportive of modern standards, approaches and techniques. And it genuinely wasn\u2019t – so we decided to align ourselves to a modernized security framework, and to the ACSC (Australian Cybersecurity Center) Essential 8.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, with Sophos MTR onboard, Render said the company has clinched a few pillars including: application control, application patching, application hardening, office macro control as well as enhancing end-point and web security. What\u2019s more, Sophos MTR is offering much needed peace of mind as it combines malicious traffic detection with real-time threat intelligence in a bid to prevent, detect and remediate threats with ease and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are eight pillars to help you achieve these securities standards and Sophos helped us achieve four of them (contributing to the uplift of three more) in one product,\u201d said Render.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And there\u2019s lots at stake. Render said the latest security move is all part of a larger IT modernization and transformational push – and uplifting the security posture was no small measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have challenges around geographic location. We\u2019re 11 people in a team supporting 3,000 people across 17 countries. But it\u2019s a constant battle ensuring the entire network is part of the global solution, and not operating in individual siloes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But being prepared is not just a boy scout\u2019s motto, but \u2018life or death\u2019 in the world of security \u2013 and Detmold needed greater insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Render said: \u201cOne of the worst things about looking at IT security is you don\u2019t know what you don\u2019t know. But now we know. There\u2019s always that concern that if something malicious gets into your environment, and if you\u2019re in a small IT team, then you need to know, \u2018Are we able to react quick enough to prevent the spread of that malicious activity from causing real harm?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But already, Detmold is kicking goals thanks to the technology partnership with Somerville, which helped it to manoeuvre complex vendor relationships, master and secure appropriate pricing, match-fit solutions to Detmold\u2019s unique business needs and requirements, and ultimately stay on course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s crucial you have a partner that can ground you and bring you back to what\u2019s actually important, rather than get side-tracked and focus on mundane details. Somerville reminded us of the criteria we were looking for – and came up with a solution to meet them,\u201d Render said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThey helped put together the business case, the ROI proposals and helped with the negotiation with the vendor on the solutions to ensure we were paying the best price for the solution we were looking for.\u201d
Thanks to all of these efforts, Render said the company now has enhanced security, which was always the primary goal, but also complete visibility and total control over the IT infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scoring wins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re now able to see better, have more control and visibility across our environment, and have added peace of mind with things like application whitelisting,\u201d said Render.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IT team can also crank up its testing performance, deploy security patches more rapidly, enhance its user support, and \u2018know each and every nuance\u2019 of the user\u2019s experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, knowing the environment is secure – and outsourced – gives Detmold, and the IT team, peace of mind, and a \u2018good night\u2019s sleep\u2019, Render admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said: \u201cHaving the service outsourced means it\u2019s now the responsibility of a specialized security organization that\u2019s geared up and set up to run this 24\/7 and 365 days a year. That alone is worth its weight in gold.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And Detmold isn\u2019t alone in its pursuit of security enhancements and a wider IT modernization push across manufacturing \u2013 and seeking guidance from an IT service provider to meet and address ever-changing needs, according to Craig Somerville, Somerville Chief Executive Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSimilar to healthcare, security threats and attacks are on the rise in the manufacturing industry; therefore, companies need to take proper steps and procedures to mitigate the risks and help secure company-wide operations,\u201d Somerville said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDetmold, in particular, recognizes the value of a managed security offering, which not only provides threat hunting, detection and response service (even fusing Machine Learning with human analysis for an evolved approach to proactive security protection), but also plays a critical role in protecting the manufacturer\u2019s entire IT infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next on the horizon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what\u2019s next on the agenda for this multinational manufacturing player? Render said the company is on a growth agenda for the next three years – and the latest managed security initiative means the company can reach these and other goals with a renewed confidence in its IT operations and a proper security foundation in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re hoping to double our revenue stream within three years. Realistically, we could do more than that – and this type of project will help build the confidence we can do that. Certainly, from an IT perspective, this project shows we can support the company to achieve that objective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while the most recent managed security service adoption isn\u2019t the largest project in the company\u2019s history, it ranks high in terms of impact and significance, Render explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not the largest project that we\u2019ve had within the organization, but it\u2019s one of those projects that has garnered lots of attention and visibility. Not to mention, the IT team now has confidence to deliver on other large-scale projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow that\u2019s a win in my book.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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