Industrial Steel Processor With Multiple Plants
Case Study
MANUFACTURING
ISSUE: Ransomware, Insufficient Security Solutions, No Benchmark Behavior, Asset Management, Security Coverage.
SOLUTION: UncommonX Exposure Management platform detected rogue devices, and the 24/7 Managed SOC contained the issue and deployed security solutions to prevent future attacks.
TAKEAWAY: Unmanaged and bring-your-own devices are major threats. UncommonX helps secure networks with complete visibility and the right security measures to prevent future attacks.
Challenge:
A manufacturing organization with multiple warehouses and plants across the United States experienced a ransomware attack that crippled several facilities. Despite having security solutions in place, the company lacked the ability to track all devices on their network, identify their roles, or establish a benchmark for normal behavior. Without this visibility, they couldn’t properly secure their environment or prevent further attacks.
Solution:
UncommonX deployed its Exposure Management platform, which provided complete visibility across the manufacturer’s network. The platform identified rogue devices being accessed by an unknown entity. With no prior security measures to prevent such attacks, UncommonX’s 24/7 Managed SOC worked with the manufacturer to contain the threat, identify every device on the network, assess installed applications, and deploy necessary security solutions.
Results:
The manufacturer successfully recovered from the ransomware attack without paying the ransom. The UncommonX Exposure Management platform now alerts the manufacturer whenever new devices are added to the network, providing real-time insights and security coverage. The organization can now fully protect its assets and ensure continued production across all facilities, significantly reducing the risk of future attacks.