Case Study: a global civil infrastructure and engineered product group unifies 20 cybersecurity systems with Palo Alto Networks

Global Civil Infrastructure and Engineered Product Group reduces MTTD/MTTR by 71% with Palo Alto Networks

A global civil infrastructure and engineered product group, comprising 20 decentralized subsidiaries, faced significant risk and reduced visibility due to its complex portfolio of over 20 siloed, homegrown security systems. The organization's challenge was to standardize onto a single, scalable, best-in-class cybersecurity platform to support its acquisitive growth strategy and modernize security operations. They partnered with Palo Alto Networks to implement a unified platform.

The solution from Palo Alto Networks consolidated the disparate systems into one platform using Next-Generation Firewalls, Prisma Access, Cortex XDR, and Strata Cloud Manager. This implementation resulted in a 71% reduction in mean time to detect and respond (MTTD/MTTR), a 46% reduction in user escalations, and provided 24/7 access to Unit 42 incident response experts. The Palo Alto Networks platform acted as a force multiplier, enabling the organization to reduce risk, increase operational efficiency, and support global business growth.