Struto secured its remote workforce and protected sensitive customer data by implementing SentinelOne, an enterprise-grade endpoint protection platform. Partnering with ITHQ, Struto deployed this machine-learning security solution to defeat day-zero malware and ransomware, ensuring compliance with data regulations and providing peace of mind for a distributed team.
The Rising Threat of Mac Malware
As remote working becomes the standard operating model, securing a distributed workforce is a critical business challenge. A common misconception is that certain operating systems, specifically Apple Mac devices, are immune to cyber threats. However, as the install base of Mac users grows, so does the volume of targeted malware and ransomware.
Craig Wiltshire, CEO and founder of Struto, experienced this vulnerability first-hand despite having a strong background in network security. A single misplaced click on a popup allowed a malicious application to reroute information to external servers.
Reflecting on the incident, Wiltshire notes:
"I'm a pretty security aware person. We've been in business before, we've run network security companies in the past. But it was a wake up call for me, because like most Mac users out there, we tend to get a little bit blasé about securing our devices and going 'wow, we don't get attacked as often as Windows.' And really, it is everybody's problem. I didn't think it would happen to me, but it did."
Deploying Enterprise-Grade Endpoint Protection
To prevent future breaches and secure the company's data infrastructure, Struto partnered with ITHQ to deploy SentinelOne. SentinelOne is an advanced endpoint protection platform that uses machine learning to identify and defeat day-zero attacks without relying on traditional, outdated virus signatures.
Historically, enterprise-level platforms like SentinelOne required massive upfront investments and minimum licence thresholds, putting them out of reach for small to medium enterprises. However, by utilising a managed service arrangement through ITHQ, Struto accessed this top-tier security within an accessible budget.
Scott from ITHQ explains the value of this deployment:
"SentinelOne is obviously end-point protection, it's machine-learning based, but the reason I like it so much is that for seven years now, it's never let anything through. SentinelOne has defeated them all on day zero, if you'd like, it's quite an impressive platform."
Ensuring Data Compliance and Peace of Mind
For a business that implements complex customer relationship management (CRM) systems on HubSpot, maintaining strict security is a baseline requirement. Protecting client data from breaches is not just good practice; it is a legal requirement under GDPR.
Implementing robust endpoint protection removes the daily anxiety of monitoring over 300,000 new pieces of malware developed globally each day. It provides total visibility and centralised control over a remote workforce.
Wiltshire summarises the ultimate benefit of this proactive security approach:
"It's knowing that I don't have to worry about these things. It's being done, it's being sorted for me. Something has my back. I'm not going to have to answer the GDPR commission or something, because someone's data has been knicked from somewhere."
By maintaining a highly secure internal infrastructure, Struto can focus entirely on delivering outcomes for its clients. When organisations deploy secure HubSpot solutions using our Guided Deployment Framework, they typically reach measurable time to value in an average of 32 days with a 96% success rate.*
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People Also Ask
What is endpoint protection?
Endpoint protection is a cyber security approach that secures end-user devices, such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, from being exploited by malicious actors. It replaces traditional antivirus software with advanced technologies like machine learning to detect and block day-zero threats automatically.
Are Mac computers vulnerable to malware?
Yes. While Mac computers have a strong security architecture, the rise in their popularity has made them a prime target for cyber criminals. Mac users are still vulnerable to phishing attacks, ransomware, and user-initiated malware installations.
What is SentinelOne?
SentinelOne is an enterprise-grade cyber security platform that provides autonomous endpoint protection. It uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber attacks across all major operating systems in real time.
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