Case Study: Leading Automotive Manufacturing Company strengthens incident response and speeds recovery with Palo Alto Networks Unit 42

Accelerating security in a fast-paced industry

A global automotive manufacturer experienced a business email compromise that exposed critical gaps in its incident response plan and prompted leadership to find a long‑term partner to harden defenses and be ready to assist in future incidents. The organization wanted an updated, tested IR playbook and ongoing advisory support to improve preparedness.

Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 conducted an in‑depth review of the environment, built a tailored incident response plan and “Go Book,” ran tabletop exercises, and established a quarterly security advisory cadence and retainer relationship. As a result, the manufacturer now has documented, regularly tested processes and faster, more confident response and recovery capabilities with Unit 42 experts on call.