CASE STUDY
SECURELINK PROVIDED THE
PERFECT SOLUTION, OFFERING
MANAGED SECURITY SERVICES FROM
SECURELINK’S CYBER DEFENCE
CENTRE (CDC).
“This choice has resulted in almost no
network downtime. No incidents have
been recorded and the solid preparation of
changes sent from the NOC is noticeable.
Our uptime is outstanding.” had one gate requiring clearance. Today you
can compare us to an airport terminal with
several gates and an exposure to many more
risks. That is why we must be prepared for
possible security incidents to the fullest.”
Challenge two: Digital = more security risks Cyber Defence Centre (CDC)
The drawback of increasingly digital work is
a rise of associated safety risks. With security
precisely being Baloise Insurance’s core
business, which includes processing large
amounts of confidential data on a daily
basis, managing this risk is essential. This can be achieved by scanning all
systems. But continuous security monitoring
is a complex and time-consuming matter.
It is nearly impossible to keep doing this in-
house or independently.
Hulshof said: “Ensuring safety – on a
technological level as well – is crucial for our
company. But we are well aware that 100%
protection does not exist. In the past we only
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The design of suitable systems (such
as SIEM) is only the beginning – the
knowledge and expertise to correctly
interpret and analyse the incidents 24/7
is also required. SecureLink provided the
perfect solution, offering managed security
services from SecureLink’s Cyber Defence
Centre (CDC).
“SecureLink not only installed the required
technology but, thanks to its CDC,
specialised security analysts monitor all
incidents or related events remotely. They
provide advice on the appropriate actions to
take. This enables us to focus on services that
really matter to our customers,” said Hulshof.
“Straight away, this expertise is one of
the biggest advantages of the long-
term partnership with SecureLink. The
collaboration with SecureLink has been
ongoing for about 10 years with systematic
extensions along the way.
“Today, leveraging the SecureLink CDC,
Baloise Insurance has far faster access to
the right competencies and technological
solutions to meet the needs of customers
and employees.
“We are a European company represented in
different countries. If you can work together
with another European partner such as
SecureLink, with operations at a European
level offering the same high-quality security
service everywhere, then that is a huge
advantage,” said Hulshof. n
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