Background: Powering Security for a Vital Mining Sector
A prominent Middle Eastern state-owned mining company recognized the increasing need for advanced security solutions. Operating numerous facilities globally, including multiple overseas sites, the organization understood the critical importance of robust defenses against evolving cyber threats. They identified a specific requirement for advanced threat detection, particularly against malware and script-based attacks, demonstrating a proactive approach to cybersecurity.
Seeking Data Control and Cost-Effective Endpoint Defense
The group faced a crucial decision in selecting an Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution that met its stringent requirements. Their evaluation included a prominent competitor. However, key concerns emerged regarding data control, specifically the transmission of sensitive data and credentials outside their network, and the high costs associated with limited features and short data retention periods. These factors drove their strategic choice towards a solution that offered greater data sovereignty and financial predictability.
Solution: Genians EDR – On-Premise Control, Long-Term Insight, and Strategic Partnership
The introduction of Genian EDR to the mining company was facilitated by RASInfotech, a key Middle East partner of Genians. RASInfotech has a strong MEA track record, successfully introducing Genians’ NAC and ZTNA solutions and securing numerous clients since 2018, and began actively introducing Genian EDR this year.
Following evaluation, the mining company chose Genian EDR (On-premise). The decisive factor was Genian EDR’s ability to directly address their core concerns:
- Data Sovereignty and Security: The on-premise deployment ensured that sensitive data and credentials remained within their network, alleviating concerns about external data transmission.
- Cost-Effectiveness and Long-Term Visibility: The client opted for an Annual Subscription instead of a perpetual license, which significantly reduced initial cost burdens. Unlike competing solutions with high costs for limited features and short storage, Genian EDR offered long-term log storage (exceeding one year) and flexible custom dashboards. This provided superior internal visibility and long-term security intelligence at an optimized cost, meeting their preference for data retention and comprehensive monitoring.
- Local Service and Support: The partnership with RASInfotech ensures the provision of dedicated local services and support, critical for smooth operations in the region.
Genian EDR: Advanced Threat Detection & Strategic Intelligence
Genian EDR delivers deep defense capabilities, surpassing traditional security solutions to combat advanced threats:
- Sophisticated & Battle-Tested Threat Detection & Analysis: Excels at detecting and analyzing intelligent threats like ransomware and fileless attacks, which traditional antivirus solutions often miss. Its behavior-based detection enables proactive defense against unknown threats. Genian EDR is battle-tested against live, state-sponsored threats, notably those from North Korean-linked APTs. This deep expertise gained from defending critical Korean public and financial sectors directly enhances Genian EDR’s capability to counter similar sophisticated cyber threats globally.
- Scalable Architecture: Genian EDR is designed to handle large-scale deployments and high event volumes, supporting scalable expansion through clustering.
- Comprehensive Endpoint Activity Visibility: Provides detailed visibility into all endpoint activities (CPU, memory, software, network connection), empowering threat hunting and deep incident analysis.
Summary: Strategic Security Partnership and Future Expansion
The prominent Middle Eastern state-owned mining company has significantly enhanced its cybersecurity posture by strategically deploying Genian EDR (On-premise). This decision was a direct result of Genians’ proven technology meeting the client’s critical needs for data control and long-term visibility, supported by RASInfotech.
A Model for Differentiated Service and Global Growth
This success highlights Genians’ proven technology and differentiated service delivered through strategic partners like RASInfotech in the MEA market. By aligning EDR solutions precisely with customer needs—emphasizing on-premise control and internal visibility—Genians continues to foster success in critical sectors. Current operation in one site sets a strong foundation, with the potential for future expansion across the group’s numerous overseas operations, showcasing a robust and scalable security blueprint for global mining enterprises.
