Case Study: a large financial group achieves ransomware protection with Halcyon

Large Financial Group Sees Halcyon as Insurance Policy Against Ransomware

A large financial group, one of the world's leading providers of reinsurance and specialty insurance, was persistently targeted by sophisticated threat actors despite having a substantial security investment. The company required a robust final safeguard against ransomware to protect its sensitive data and reduce escalating risks. The CISO sought a solution with a clear value proposition that could be communicated to non-technical leadership.

The company implemented a proof-of-value with the Halcyon Anti-Ransomware Platform, which integrated seamlessly into its existing infrastructure. Halcyon performed exceptionally well in testing and provided a crucial layer of protection, which the CISO successfully framed as an "insurance policy" to secure executive approval. The solution's effectiveness was so compelling that it even caught the attention of cyber insurers, who indicated it could lead to lowered premiums.