Case Study: Duquesne University achieves 24/7 threat detection and a tuned SIEM with Binary Defense

Top-Ranked University Uses SIEM Tuning And Monitoring To Help Defend Against Hacking Attempts

Duquesne University, a top-ranked Pittsburgh institution with roughly 10,000 students, faced escalating cyber threats and a small security team that couldn’t provide 24/7 coverage despite an existing Splunk investment. They engaged Binary Defense to provide SIEM tuning and SOC-as-a-Service to cut down alarm “noise,” gain continuous visibility, and augment their limited in‑house staff.

Binary Defense tuned and monitored Duquesne’s Splunk SIEM and delivered around‑the‑clock Security Operations Center services, threat intelligence (including a blacklist), and incident support, acting as a trusted extension of the university’s team. The partnership reduced false alarms and improved overall security posture, helped keep the university safe, and contributed to CISO Tom Dugas receiving regional recognition as 2019 CISO of the Year.

Duquesne University

Tom Dugas

Chief Information Security Officer