US LBM remodels its cybersecurity approach by centralizing IT with Microsoft Security solutions
US LBM, a national building materials supplier, has grown rapidly, acquiring 80 companies and increasing its employee population five-fold in two decades. The rapid growth meant they had a lot of disparate cybersecurity products that needed to be consolidated.
US LBM turned to Microsoft's cloud native security information and event management (SIEM) platform Sentinel with Microsoft 365 Defender for extended detection and response.
Read this informative article on US LBM's challenges and how Microsoft security solutions provided the solution.
How did US LBM centralize its cybersecurity?
US LBM centralized its technology management by implementing Microsoft Security solutions, specifically Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Sentinel. This allowed them to provide new acquisitions with connected security solutions, enhancing visibility and security across their diverse operations.
What challenges did US LBM face with acquisitions?
US LBM faced challenges such as varying IT budgets and sophistication levels among acquisitions, connectivity issues in rural areas, and a growing attack surface. These factors complicated their ability to achieve full visibility and effective cybersecurity management.
What benefits did US LBM see from Microsoft Security solutions?
After deploying Microsoft Security solutions, US LBM reported enhanced visibility into their IT environment, improved endpoint detection and response capabilities, and a more streamlined workflow. They also noted significant cost advantages and a stronger relationship with their managed security operations provider.
US LBM remodels its cybersecurity approach by centralizing IT with Microsoft Security solutions
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