Case Study: Decatur Utilities strengthens cybersecurity with NISC

Decatur Utilities strengthens cybersecurity for 165 employees with NISC

Decatur Utilities, a public power utility in Alabama, faced significant cybersecurity challenges, particularly regarding employee training to combat sophisticated phishing attacks and malware. Their existing off-the-shelf security software proved inadequate, and as a small IT shop, they lacked the internal resources to manage and update a robust defense program. To address this, they partnered with vendor NISC to implement its CyberAcademy and CyberProtect solutions.

NISC's solution provided a comprehensive, outsourced cybersecurity program. CyberProtect blocked malware and exploited system vulnerabilities, while CyberAcademy offered interactive employee training and phishing simulation tests. This integrated approach seamlessly fit into Decatur Utilities' operations. The results were a strengthened human firewall, with the utility gaining the ability to easily administer training and identify employees needing additional help. Furthermore, by consolidating with NISC as a single vendor, they eliminated the management nightmare of dealing with multiple third-party providers.

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