The Risk Situation

One of the largest global companies in the beverage sector, listed on the Fortune 500, faced the complex challenge of managing its cyber risks.

With a vast technological infrastructure distributed through various departments and teams, the company needed a solution that would reduce exposure to cyber threats, without compromising operations, exponentially increasing security costs, or violating compliance regulations.

The need to unify security practices was evident, but the environment was fragmented and enclosed a high complexity in managing different systems and processes.

The Emerging Challenge

The primary challenge was to ensure cyber protection from recurring threats, all while working with limited resources.

The efficient management of the attack surface, in an environment with various departments and teams, required a unified security strategy.

The challenges included:

• Accurately identifying the most critical vulnerabilities.

• Integrating various security systems

• Implementing solutions that would not negatively impact daily operations.

Prioritizing risks and adopting security practices aligned with business objectives, were fundamental for the project’s success.

Mouts’ Solution

Mouts designed a comprehensive strategy that involved implementing advanced technologies, utilizing specialized frameworks, and assembling a highly skilled security team.

The approach was structured on three foundations:

Technologies and Frameworks: The company adopted solutions such as CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management), EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System), Orca and Qualys.

EPPS, in particular, provided a more granular view on risks, exceeding traditional CVSS scores. This integration with tools, such as Antivirus and Web Application Firewall, allowed for a more realistic and focused risk analysis.

Security Processes: The implementation of continuous risk assessment and prioritization processes guaranteed that efforts were focused on the most critical vulnerabilities.

The company adopted a dynamic method to adjust security priorities, focusing on items that truly represented significant risks.

Team and training: Mouts led the formation of a specialized, integrated security team aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.

In addition to equipping professionals with best security practices, a culture of collaboration was promoted across different areas of the organization, ensuring that all teams were engaged in cybersecurity efforts.

The Results of the Solution implemented by Mouts

The adoption of this strategic security model produced significant results for the company:

• In one year, there was a 93,5% reduction in the risks classified as “critical” and “high”, providing enhanced protection against critical threats and improving overall operational security.

• In the first half of 2024, the company reached a 96% improvement in risk mitigation, reinforcing a proactive stance against threats.

• Increased data reliability and greater precision in threat identification

• Reduction in risk notification time through automation.

• Significant reduction in the average time to mitigate vulnerabilities.

• Enhanced visibility and control over all cyber risks in the technology environment.

The company also experimented a more fluid integration within different departments, establishing a culture of security that permeates all levels of the organization.

This advance not only strengthened cybersecurity, but also solidified stakeholder confidence and increased the company’s resilience against future threats.

Technology Utilized by Mouts

• CSPM to manage cloud security by identifying misconfigurations and compliance failures.

• EPSS to prioritize vulnerabilities based on the actual risk of exploitation.

• Orca Security for comprehensive visibility into cloud risks, identifying critical issues.

• Qualys for scanning and managing vulnerabilities, aiding in mitigation and compliance.

Count on Mouts’ expertise to utilize the best resources and cybersecurity techniques to protect your operations.