Client Overview:
Blackmores is Australia’s leading natural health company. As their brand and business grew, so did their attack footprint, their existing flat network infrastructure posed several risks.
The Challenge:
Blackmores faced several challenges:
- Security Risks: The lack of network segmentation made it hard to isolate sensitive traffic, increasing vulnerability to data breaches, specifically to their OT infrastructure.
- Performance Issues: High network traffic from various departments led to congestion, slowing down performance.
- Compliance Difficulties: Without proper segmentation, ensuring regulatory compliance for data protection became more challenging.
- Limited Network Visibility: A flat network structure hindered monitoring and troubleshooting.
The Solution:
Sydco Networks implemented network segmentation to address these issues. The solution involved:
- Improved Security: By isolating sensitive data and systems, the company could minimize the risk of unauthorized access.
- Enhanced Performance: Traffic was segmented to reduce congestion and improve application speed.
- Compliance: Segmentation ensured better control over sensitive data, helping to meet regulatory requirements.
- Increased Visibility: With segmented traffic, monitoring and troubleshooting became more efficient.
Results:
The implementation of network segmentation provided several key benefits:
- Better Security: Sensitive data and sensitive infrastructure was isolated, alongside the implementation of a zero-trust security architecture; with fine-grain firewall policies guarding against unauthorized access, greatly reducing the risk of breaches and lateral movement..
- Improved Performance: Reduced congestion led to faster applications and optimized network resources.
- Regulatory Compliance: The solution helped meet data protection regulations, minimizing non-compliance risks.
- Enhanced Monitoring: Network performance and security incidents were easier to manage and address.
Conclusion:
The network segmentation project successfully improved security, performance, and compliance for Blackmores. It provided better control over sensitive data, enhanced network efficiency, and resulted in a significant risk buy down for the company.
