Case Study: Public sector organization detects and stops a stealth attack with IBM QRadar (delivered by CarbonHelix)

Public sector organization Detecting and stopping a stealth attack

Public Sector Organization was targeted by a stealthy attacker testing exfiltration from a highly sensitive asset, but its managed, log‑based SIEM failed to detect the activity. The organization engaged IBM, using IBM QRadar security products (deployed by IBM Business Partner CarbonHelix) to investigate and respond.

Using IBM QRadar Sense Analytics along with IBM QRadar QFlow Collector and IBM QRadar Vulnerability Manager, IBM (via CarbonHelix) quickly identified how the attacker gained access, the tools used, and the data‑movement techniques, stopping the exfiltration. The IBM solution detected the stealth attack that the prior SIEM missed, prevented loss of confidential data, and reduced risk by implementing new security controls and a process to identify and patch vulnerabilities.