Case Study: Hauraki District Council strengthens OT security and speeds incident response with Darktrace

Hauraki District Council strengthens OT security with Darktrace to protect 24/7 critical operations

Hauraki District Council, a local government body managing critical infrastructure in New Zealand, faced a significant cybersecurity challenge. With no dedicated security team, the council needed a solution to monitor third-party IT and OT devices used by contractors and autonomously respond to threats to protect its vital operations around the clock. They adopted Darktrace's ActiveAI Security Platform to address this need.

Darktrace provided autonomous threat detection and response, instantly identifying and containing suspicious activity from non-council devices. This capability preserved operational continuity and significantly sped up the team's decision-making and response times. The platform's AI-generated reports also offered crucial context for understanding threats. As a result, Hauraki District Council ensured the continuous protection of its critical assets, even during non-working hours, greatly strengthening its overall security posture against evolving cyber threats.

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