Key takeaway
The manufacturer’s IT manager credited unified management and containment with reducing the time spent handling unknown risks.
Environment
The Minnesota-based manufacturer served customers worldwide and managed hundreds of computers, laptops and mobile devices.
Challenge
Systems held HR and payroll records, contracts and licensing data. Previous tools had not stopped infections, including a Cryptolocker incident; the team reported clearing three to five major infections a week.
Approach
The company evaluated Xcitium, Symantec, Kaspersky and McAfee before selecting Xcitium Advanced, which combines unknown-process containment, integrated management and alerts.
Outcome
The IT manager reported saving time identifying and containing unknown risks through the central dashboard without interrupting staff.