Client Overview

Our client is dedicated to fostering individual growth and transformation through exceptional short-term management courses and skill development programs. With a global focus, they provide comprehensive support in knowledge and skill enhancement, enabling learners to achieve personal and professional excellence.

Client’s Requirements

The client sought to:

·       Assess the current state of their ITinfrastructure and identify any security gaps.

·       Prioritize vulnerabilities and determinenecessary remediation steps to enhance their security posture.

·       Safeguard their educational operations againstpotential IT threats.

Our solution

Soffit conducted a thorough IT health check that included:

·       Vulnerability Assessment:

o  Identified weaknesses across the client’snetwork, computing systems, and applications.

·       AWS Secure Configuration Review:

o  Assessed the security configuration of theclient’s AWS environment to identify potential risks.

·       Comprehensive IT Infrastructure Review:

o  Evaluated key components, including:

§ Network Security: Connectivity and firewallsettings.

§ Computing Systems: Hardware and softwarevulnerabilities.

§ Applications: Configuration and securitysettings.

§ Logs and Monitoring: Effectiveness of eventlogging and monitoring systems.

§ Patch and Updates Management: Consistency andregularity of updates.

§ Inventory and Support: Asset management and IT supportprocesses.

·       Detailed Reporting:

o  Compiled a report highlighting vulnerabilitiesand risks categorized by severity (low, medium, high).

o  Delivered actionable recommendations to addresscritical gaps and enhance IT security.          

·       Prioritization for Remediation:

o  Helped the client prioritize remediation effortsbased on the level of risk associated with each vulnerability.

Outcome

The client significantly improved the security andreliability of their IT infrastructure by implementing Soffit’srecommendations:

·       Enhanced Security Posture: Vulnerabilities wereaddressed, reducing the risk of data breaches and operational disruptions.

·       Optimized IT Operations: Strengthened IT systemsallowed for seamless and secure educational operations.

·       Proactive Risk Management: The client gainedconfidence in their ability to mitigate future threats through improvedsecurity protocols.

By enabling the client to safeguard their operations, Soffithelped them continue delivering exceptional educational experiences to learnersworldwide.

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