Enhancing the Security Posture of a Global Life Sciences Organization

Key takeaways:

• How investing in modern data protection and cybersecurity solutions can help large organizations improve their security posture and withstand increasing attacks.
• The importance of choosing a vendor that can provide not just backup capabilities but true cyber resilience through features like encryption and ransomware protection.
• The value of partner expertise in navigating vendor options and supporting worldwide deployments.

Situation

The adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance research, drug development and patient care is driving rapid innovation in the life sciences industry. That innovation also makes life sciences organizations more susceptible to cyber attacks. 

To better secure their sensitive data and intellectual property against existing and emerging cyber threats, a global life sciences organization sought to replace their data protection solution, which was running on outdated, expensive hardware that lacked necessary cybersecurity capabilities. Additionally, they wanted a solution that would allow them to not only back up their data but also quickly recover their critical data systems following a cyber or ransomware attack. 

The global organization turned to World Wide Technology (WWT) to help them compare several data protection solutions to find the one that best achieves their goal of becoming more cyber resilient. 

Solution 

With our trusted guidance, Rubrik was chosen as the data protection solution. The capabilities Rubrik offered our client included:

• Enhanced encryption and cybersecurity features such as ransomware protection, on-demand backup and rapid recovery to minimize downtime.
• Simplified global deployment with out-of-the-box immutability, multi-factor authentication (MFA) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) management, making the solution more repeatable.
• Flexible subscription licensing model that adapts to changing needs.

For a seamless global rollout, our client leveraged our supply chain and integration services. Acting as the single point of contact, we managed procurement and logistics to bring the software and hardware together to configure one complete solution. We then delivered integrated solutions through our global integration centers, which are strategically positioned around the world and operate in accordance with local rules and regulations.

Outcomes and benefits

Through this partnership, not only did our client benefit from our expertise in navigating vendor options, strong OEM relationships and global supply chain capabilities, but they were also able to achieve the following: 

Enhanced cybersecurity posture: By implementing Rubrik, our client bolstered their cybersecurity defenses. The solution offers stronger encryption, robust ransomware protection, on-demand backup and rapid recovery capabilities. 

Standardized data protection solution: Rather than having disparate point products, Rubrik provides a standardized approach to data protection across the company's global operations. This standardization streamlines processes, reduces complexity and ensures consistent compliance with regulatory requirements worldwide. Whether in Europe, Asia or the Americas, the company can rely on a cohesive data protection strategy.

Cost savings: Instead of maintaining backup data on-premises, the Rubrik solution stores the backup data locally for the necessary duration and then tiers it to the cloud for long-term retention. This approach eliminates the need for expensive on-premises infrastructure. Additionally, smaller, more cost-effective appliances were tailored for each of the organization's edge sites, effectively minimizing hardware and maintenance expenses associated with their previous larger legacy systems. 

Empowered IT and security teams: The solution simplifies backup and recovery workflows, allowing IT teams to operate more effectively by spending less time managing backups and more time on proactive measures.