Case Study: Large High-tech Technology Company stops stealthy data exfiltration with Awake Security

Large High-tech Technology Company - Customer Case Study

Large High-tech Technology Company turned to Awake Security after a senior executive’s personal laptop was used to access the corporate network through “free” VPN software that was actually a peer-to-peer network. This created a stealthy path for command and control and data exfiltration, while also bypassing many of the company’s security controls on an unmanaged device.

Using Awake Security’s network traffic analysis and EntityIQ, the company identified the risky VPN software, unusual external traffic, and the specific personal device involved by tracking repeated use of Hola VPN. Awake Security alerted the security team and the software was removed from the laptop, helping stop the unauthorized exit node and reduce the risk of hidden exfiltration and reputational damage.