The Challenge
Enhance security measures and comply with local data regulations
- The client's existing Symantec-based endpoint security solution had limited features for detecting zero-day and complex threats
- Their then-current security solution was expiring soon
- Need to enhance compliance and meet regulatory requirements
- The existing Azure cloud security solution deployed by another partner was unsatisfactory
The Objective
Enhance cybersecurity measures to mitigate risks from various cyber threats
- Adopt Microsoft 365 (M365) suite for enhanced threat management
- Migrate from E3 to M365 E5 licenses
- Implement comprehensive security measures to improve threat detection and management
- Enhance compliance and regulatory adherence
- Consolidate vendors and improve overall security infrastructure
The Solution
Deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Office and Microsoft Defender for Identity
Through detailed discussions with various stakeholders, HCLTech understood the requirements of the client and proposed the following solution:
- Deployed Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE), Microsoft Defender for Office (MDO) and Microsoft Defender for Identity (MDI) for over 6,000 users
- Implemented features like email behavior analysis, cloud security analytics and threat intelligence to manage and monitor email threats, endpoints and applications
- Offered anti-phishing impersonation intelligence, Next Generation Antivirus (NGAV) features and attack surface reduction
- Drafted a data classification document
- Deployed Microsoft Purview AIP for 100 users, with AIP integrations, sensitivity labels and policies for document and email encryption
- Built a new Azure landing zone including Azure Premium Firewall, Azure DDOS Protection, Azure Key Vault, Web Application Firewall, MFA Conditional Access, Azure AD and Microsoft Defender for Cloud within 30 days
- Successfully replicated the solution in Denmark to Primavera and LATAM for 2,000+ users, replacing solutions like Sophos
The Impact
Improved security posture and threat management capabilities
- Significant uplift in threat management capabilities
- Improved compliance with healthcare regulations
- Enhanced security posture and vendor consolidation benefits
- Successful and timely transition and migration projects
- Testimonial to HCLTech's technical expertise in resolving complex challenges and deploying skilled resources
- Strategic focus on security solutions for vendor consolidation, threat management and cloud security to drive future initiatives with existing customers and through the GSI program
- Improved the data classification document
- Built a new Azure landing zone including Azure Premium Firewall, Azure DDOS Protection, Azure Key Vault, Web Application Firewall, MFA Conditional Access, Azure AD and Microsoft Defender for Cloud within 30 days
