Case Study: Ritter Sport achieves rapid threat detection and stronger production security with WithSecure Rapid Detection and Response Service

When Ritter Sport was subjected to a targeted attack in November 2017, the WithSecure™ Rapid Detection and Response Service was there to identify the anomality in just few minutes

Ritter Sport, a German chocolate manufacturer, faced a significant challenge protecting its production from sophisticated, targeted cyberattacks. While standard security solutions defended against common automated threats, the company had no specific protection for complex human-led intrusions, a risk made real when another manufacturer suffered a week-long production shutdown. To address this, Ritter Sport partnered with WithSecure to implement their Rapid Detection and Response Service (RDS).

WithSecure's solution provided 24/7 monitoring of Ritter Sport's network, using a combination of artificial intelligence and human expertise from their security operations center. The service quickly proved its value by detecting and alerting the IT team to targeted attacks within minutes, far exceeding the promised 30-minute response time. This rapid detection prevented potential production stoppages, delivering a clear and immediate return on investment that secured the confidence of both the IT team and company management.

Ritter Sport

Michael Jany

Ritter Sport