Case study

Evolution tocloud-native security
BOWIM secured its business continuity and customer data
while lightening the load for its IT teamCustomer
Bowim S.A.

Country
PolandIndustry
ManufacturingSolutions
WithSecure™ Elements Endpoint Protection
WithSecure™ Elements Endpoint Detection and Response

Case Study | Evolution to cloud-native security for Bowim S.A.

BOWIM, a major Polish steel distributor,
was looking for a new solution to secure its
resources in the cloud. The company wanted
to bolster its security posture and automate
majority of its security processes. Thesegoals were achieved with a combination of
two WithSecure Elements solutions, which
fortified the company’s defenses, whilesparing IT team’s time and resources.

BOWIM S.A.
BOWIM S.A. is one of the major steel distributors in Poland. The company is present on the market since1995. It offers carbon steel products and serves up to 5,000 customers a year. A nationwide distribution
network enables BOWIM to execute orders quickly and efficiently. In 2017, the company was awarded the title"Brylant Polskiej Gospodarki" (Polish Economy Diamond). The company's logistics are supported by an innovative IT system that enables assortment management and ongoing inventory control.

Bowim’s drivers and requirements:

Striving for automation and continuousprotection
BOWIM operates in the trade sector, processing the personal
data of thousands of customers every day. It is critical for thecompany to ensure that its systems are effectively protected. Until recently, they had utilized an on-premises security
solution, but it was difficult to maintain and required a lot ofmonitoring from the IT team.

“ We needed a system with automated threat
detection that could work 24/7”
Wojciech Wańczuk, Network Administrator, BOWIM S.A.

• Cloud transformation of cyber security• High automation• Protection against advanced attacks• Vendor’s support and continuous product development

Key benefits for Bowim:• Fortified protection against advanced threats• Instant threat detection without constant human supervision• Decreased manual work with automated processes• Streamlined security operations with centralized management

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“ WithSecure solutions ultimately turned out
to be the best for us - both in terms of costefficiency and capabilities.”
Wojciech Wańczuk, Network Administrator, BOWIM S.A.

The company had been working with WithSecure for almosta decade. However, previously their only solution was an
on-premises endpoint protection solution and its subscription was coming to an end. BOWIM started searching foradvanced cyber security solutions that would lighten theIT team’s workload and provide continuous detection andresponse capabilities.
“We needed a system with automated threat detection that
could work 24/7. Administrators are not always present, forinstance late in the evenings, so we were looking for a solutionthat would guarantee around the clock protection.” Explained
BOWIM’s network administrator Wojciech Wańczuk.
After carefully analyzing the options available on the market,
BOWIM decided to stick with WithSecure and combined two
cloud-native solutions: WithSecure Elements Endpoint
Detection and Response and WithSecure Elements
Endpoint Protection.

“ Software Updater module, part of the Endpoint
Protection solution, was crucial for us -- There
are few companies on the market that offer aneasy-to-use solution of this kind.”
Wojciech Wańczuk, Network Administrator, BOWIM S.A.

“We considered competing products as well, but WithSecure solutions ultimately turned out to be the best for us- both in terms of cost-efficiency and capabilities,” said
Wojciech Wańczuk.

3Smooth migration to cloud
WithSecure Partner Arkanet was responsible for implementing
the new solutions. Its team of specialists has been providing
IT services and advising Polish commercial clients of all sizes
and industries for almost two decades. Their cooperation withBOWIM involved not only the implementation of new WithSecure solutions, but also free consulting and technical support.
The process of installing products and migrating data wasquick and there were no technical issues or interruptions toend-users. Both solutions selected by BOWIM are simple touse and monitor, so no additional training for the IT team wasnecessary to get started.

Time is money
The transition to cloud-based security was a leap forward in
Bowim’s IT development. It reduced the team’s workload andgave productivity a boost. With the new Endpoint Protection
solution, BOWIM got rid of manual software updates. Thiswas well received by IT personnel, who could now focus on
preventing and mitigating actual threats. “Software Updater
module, part of the Endpoint Protection solution, was crucial

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for us,” said Wańczuk, “Regular and effortless device scans
and software updates proved really helpful. There are few
companies on the market that offer an easy-to-use solution ofthis kind.”
At the same time, WithSecure Elements Endpoint Detection
and Response upgraded BOWIM’s threat visibility and automated previously manual processes. The solution monitors
BOWIM’s environment continuously and catches suspicious
activities. Administrators have full access to all the information they need through a single pane of glass, with risk-basedalerts.
BOWIM’s new endpoint security solutions complement eachother and work seamlessly together. WithSecure Elements
Endpoint Detection and Response provides real-time visibility
and enables quick response to threats, while WithSecure
Elements Endpoint Protection secures endpoints against awide array of threats – from commodity viruses to the mostsophisticated malware.
Looking forward, BOWIM is pleased with their choice. “Weare confident with the decision to continue our long-termcooperation with WithSecure and Arkanet,” said Wańczuk.
“WithSecure’s commitment to the solutions assures us thatour company will be protected against evolving cyber threats.
We are looking forward to seeing how the products we use
develop in the future.”“ We are confident with the decision to continue
our long-term cooperation with WithSecureand Arkanet. WithSecure’s commitment to thesolutions assures us that our company will beprotected against evolving cyber threats.”
Wojciech Wańczuk, Network Administrator, BOWIM S.A.

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