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enhance capabilities . We currently have strong protections in place , but as we approach into advanced Internet of Things ( IoT ) solutions , automations and other digitalisation initiatives , we ’ ll be looking at Edgescan as a possibility to strengthen particularly the OT area vulnerability management .
Trusting your provider is key
The key here , I think , is trust . You can ’ t buy trust and the fact that my security team already trusts Edgescan ’ s platform , its intelligence and expertise , is a very important factor for me . This is where customer support also comes into play – the solution is so accurate that we didn ’ t find ourselves in need of this service very often , but whenever we needed support or advice , it has been flawless . Every time my team asked for their help , Edgescan ' s analysts would instantly investigate the issue and explain it in detail .
Is there any other benefit that you have been able to observe since you brought Edgescan on board ?
I see two main benefits ; the first one is the support with our commitment to sustainability , something that Archroma is incredibly serious about . We know that the future of our planet is in our hands and we are committed to maintain our environmental impact at the absolute minimum .
Our choice of cybersecurity vendors might seem irrelevant in this context , but Edgescan ’ s solution has a hidden benefit in terms of reducing emissions via its IP scanning function . Set up to alert the customer whenever a machine is turned on , this allows us to keep track of the IT infrastructure – both from a security and a sustainability perspective – by enabling us to see which assets are active and when , and consequently assessing whether they should be or not .
The second benefit I see is the easy and straightforward reporting .
Reporting can be time-consuming , but we found that the Edgescan platform provides the team with all the metrics they need for easy and seamless reporting . This is also a time-saver , which is particularly relevant as the skills gap in cybersecurity makes it ever so important to optimise how an IT security function ’ s time is used . This allows my team to focus on higher level security tasks , as reporting really is a no-brainer .
“ Our partnership with Archroma has been a great success . Edgescan has assisted it with improving its security posture on a continuous basis ,” said Eoin Keary , CEO and Founder of Edgescan .
“ By helping organisations such as Archroma address ongoing cybersecurity issues and vulnerability identification , they enjoy a lower attack surface , the ability to measure improvement and monitor their security posture on an ongoing basis . The commitment we see from Archroma when it comes to securing its assets is truly impressive and we look forward to continue working with it in the future ,” Keary . u
As part of the RoI , we have also been free of major cybersecurity impacts due to proactive management and mitigation of vulnerabilities across our infrastructure . www . intelligentciso . com
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