Data is the lifeblood of 21st-century businesses, fuelling modern organisations with the vital information and insights they need to thrive and make informed decisions in a digital age.
The costs of a data breach are huge - encompassing not only immediate financial losses but also long-term reputational damage, loss of customer trust, legal penalties, and the expenses associated with reactive cybersecurity measures.
For teams deploying the Microsoft suite of tools, Microsoft Sentinel (previously Azure Sentinel) is a security information and event management (SIEM) solution designed to protect your team's data from malicious actors and reduce the risk of an attack.
While many Australian SMEs have this tool in their arsenal, they are yet to fully leverage its power for complete cybersecurity protection.
This is where a managed Sentinel solution can help. At IPSec, we understand the challenges associated with managing a SIEM solution alongside running your day-to-day business operations. That is why we developed Guard on Microsoft Sentinel, a managed SIEM solution that proactively monitors your network and systems 24/7 around the clock.
Understanding the gap
Australian enterprises have gone all-in on the Microsoft stack for their workflows, leveraging their tools for collaboration, storage, cloud computing and security. While Microsoft Sentinel offers a feature-rich platform for managing security orchestration automation and response (SOAR) and SIEM-related workflows, it does come with its limitations. Smaller organisations are struggling to configure and manage their perimeter and networks using the Microsoft offering.
This results in:
Improper usage and poor adoption of free Microsoft cybersecurity tooling licences, specifically Microsoft Sentinel.
An inability to collect security data and logs across all users, devices, apps and infrastructure that run on Microsoft tools.
A reduced ability to proactively detect threats, and verify false positives that affect the environment.
Decreased ability to investigate and respond to threats immediately.
Protect your data with elite threat intelligence and lightning-fast proactive response
The gap between the potential of Microsoft Sentinel and its actual utilisation is real. Embedding your own DevSecOps process integrations requires specialised manpower and a team of experts.
This is where IPSec’s Guard on Microsoft Sentinel steps in. Our team of cyber security engineers understand the hurdles you face, from a lack of human resources for efficient management to unnecessary costs stemming from redundant SIEM and security operation centre (SOC) licences.
Our solution bridges the gap with integrated efficiency, advanced analysis and 24 x 7 x 365 monitoring.
Elevate your cloud security: IPSec’s Guard on Microsoft Sentinel unleashed
Reduced cost
Experience a low-cost-to-run model that delivers robust SIEM/SOC capabilities without the need to employ a team of full-time cybersecurity experts. We've built IPSec Guard on Microsoft Sentinel to align with your existing resources and budget without sacrificing vigilance. Teams have the flexibility to bring their own licensing and run the system on their own platform, thereby optimising their Microsoft Sentinel pricing. Our approach is designed to collect data at cloud scale across multiple users, applications, devices, and infrastructure, all at a fraction of the cost of most other managed SIEM solutions.
Around-the-clock protection
IPSec Guard on Microsoft Sentinel offers continuous monitoring of security events and logs from a range of sources, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoints, and servers. Potential threats are promptly identified 24 x 7 x 365.
Reduced risk
At IPSec, we take a proactive and prevention-first approach. We conduct real-time analysis of trillions of logs, with data cross-referenced for threat assessment. Results show a 75% reduction in our customer's cyber risk profile and the resulting chance of damaging attacks.
Improved response time
Built-in orchestration and automated threat response means our managed detection and response team has a six times faster time to detect and respond to security incidents than in-house teams.
Increased compliance
Many industries are subject to strict regulations and compliance requirements related to data protection and cybersecurity. Outsourcing to a specialised consultancy can help ensure that your SIEM/SOC operations are aligned with these regulations, reducing the risk of non-compliance.
Build security literacy
Our comprehensive onboarding gets your team up to speed immediately. Our onboarding doesn't stop at technical setups and configurations. We'll help educate your team on interactive threat intelligence, best practice frameworks for the Australian market, and practical, strategic advice. We can help you set up Microsoft Sentinel playbooks- smart automation that orchestrates responses to assigned security alerts or incidents.
Unlock comprehensive protection with IPSec on Guard managed SIEM services
Managed SIEM services offer a unified defence strategy, ensuring robust monitoring, management, and rapid response to security events and incidents. IPSec Guard takes this approach to the next level by providing a suite of services that guarantee a resilient shield against evolving threats. Here's how:
24/7 monitoring: Our onshore team provides 24 x 7 x 365 security monitoring, detection and notification services, providing around-the-clock protection for your organisation.
Incident detection and alerts: Leveraging our expert knowledge of prevailing threats and attacks impacting Australian organisations, we quickly identify and alert you to potential security incidents.
Threat intelligence integration: Our team integrates active threat hunting and intelligence feeds, enriching your security posture with real-time insights on emerging threats.
Incident response: Harnessing human expertise alongside orchestration and automation tools, our teams work to neutralise threats swiftly and effectively.
Customised dashboards, reporting and log management: Benefit from customised dashboards, reporting, and log management capabilities that encompass a wide range of data sources, both within and beyond the Microsoft stack, by leveraging Microsoft Sentinel API capabilities. We have the ability to connect any log feed or monitoring information— including outside sources such as Splunk.
This comprehensive approach provides you with holistic visibility into your security landscape, saving costs on data ingestion while maintaining a robust security posture. All these functionalities are built on your own platform, providing seamless integration and management tailored to the unique needs of your organisation.
Tuning and optimisation: Our services include continuous optimisation and fine-tuning of your security by ensuring the right logs are fed into the system. This minimises Microsoft Sentinel pricing without compromising effectiveness.
Security incident investigation: In the event of a security incident, our team will conduct a thorough investigation in order to understand the scope and impact of the breach. We then work with you to ensure effective containment and recovery efforts.
User behaviour analytics: IPSec’s team leverages user behaviour analytics to gain valuable insights into user actions. We use these to detect anomalies and swiftly identify unauthorised and suspicious activity.
Safeguarding your Future with IPSec Guard on Microsoft Sentinel
Empowering your digital infrastructure with IPSec Guard on Microsoft Sentinel ensures your organisation's protection in an ever-changing cyber threat landscape. Leveraging big data and advanced threat intelligence feeds, our system, backed by IPSec's expert cyber threat team, diligently monitors and interprets trillions of logs, maximising Microsoft Sentinel Threat Intelligence and freeing you up to zero-in on business operations.