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SpyCloud Secures Australia's Largest Airline: A Case Study in Disrupting Cybercrime

Written by Nick Love | Sep 10, 2024 7:07:47 AM
Protecting sensitive data and maintaining a secure digital environment has become increasingly critical as cybercriminals constantly evolve their tactics. SpyCloud, a leading cybersecurity vendor, has once again demonstrated its commitment to safeguarding digital identities by securing a significant win with Australia’s largest airline. This partnership, facilitated by NEXTGEN's vendor network, underscores SpyCloud’s growing influence in the Australian market, proving that its world-class technology is vital in preventing targeted attacks.

The Power Behind SpyCloud

SpyCloud transforms recaptured darknet data to disrupt cybercrime. Its automated identity threat protection solutions leverage advanced analytics to proactively prevent ransomware and account takeover, safeguard employee and consumer accounts, and accelerate cybercrime investigations. SpyCloud's data from breaches, malware-infected devices, and successful phishes also powers many popular dark web monitoring and identity theft protection offerings. Headquartered in Austin, TX, SpyCloud’s mission is to protect businesses and consumers from the stolen identity data criminals are using to target them now.

Addressing Critical Cybersecurity Challenges: The Airline's Journey

As one of the largest airlines in Australia, the company faced a growing number of cybersecurity threats that required immediate attention. These included insider risks, external attacks, and data exposure that, if left unchecked, could result in devastating consequences.

The airline’s key cybersecurity CHALLENGES were:

  • Insider Risks: Mitigating risks of unauthorized access to sensitive data by employees and contractors.
  • Fraudulent Activity: Preventing and detecting identity theft, credit card fraud, and other fraudulent actions.
  • External Threats: Identifying and attributing external threat actors attempting to breach the organization.
  • Data Exposure: Monitoring exposed authentication data for employees, partners, vendors, and customers – ensuring that criminals can’t gain unauthorized access.
The SpyCloud SOLUTION

To address these challenges, the airline implemented SpyCloud’s Cybercrime Investigations Portal, a comprehensive SaaS-based threat intelligence solution. This advanced platform empowers cybersecurity analysts to:

  • Quickly identify adversaries engaging in corporate compromise, fraud, and illegal activities
  • Remediate exposed employee credentials before they can be exploited by cybercriminals
  • Analyze risk associated with partner and vendor exposures
OUTCOME: New Standard in Enterprise Protection
SpyCloud’s solution has delivered outstanding results for the airline, ensuring its cybersecurity measures are robust and proactive. Key outcomes include:

  • Advanced Threat Attribution: The airline successfully identified and attributed potential threat actors, allowing for faster responses to external threats.
  • Automated Credential Remediation: Exposed employee credentials were identified and quickly remediated, preventing account takeovers and minimizing the risk of follow-on attacks.
  • Third-Party Risk Assessment: The airline now has a deeper understanding of potential risks associated with third-party partners and vendors, ensuring safer business relationships.
Why SpyCloud is a Game-Changer in Cybersecurity

SpyCloud’s innovative solutions not only protect enterprises from evolving cyber threats but also offer key benefits for partners:

  1. Diversify Your Offerings: Expanding your cybersecurity portfolio with SpyCloud allows you to offer customers a complete, cutting-edge solution that decreases the identity attack surface.
  2. Increase Revenue: As a partner, you gain access to new revenue streams while strengthening your customer relationships.
  3. Stay Ahead of the Curve: With SpyCloud, you can position yourself as a leader in the cybersecurity market by offering access to the latest technologies designed to combat cybercrime.
Partner with SpyCloud Today.

If you’re interested in learning more about how SpyCloud can help protect your business or are exploring partnership opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out. SpyCloud’s cutting-edge technology is redefining cybersecurity standards, and this recent success with Australia’s largest airline is just one example of its powerful capabilities in action.

Identity-centric cybersecurity is no longer optional – it’s essential. Protect your organization and your customers from the effects of stolen identity data with SpyCloud’s world-class solutions.