Cyber Operations: 16-Wk Implementation

Despite increases in cybersecurity spending and awareness, organizations are struggling to keep pace with new threats. The average cost of a data breach is estimated at $4.24m per breach, and over 10% increase year over year. Expanding IT footprints, an emphasis on cloud computing, virtual working model, that has led to increase in threat surface and the need to increase efficiencies further complicate an organization’s ability to detect and respond to threats in a timely manner.

PwC has teamed with Microsoft to develop managed cyber operations solutions that will rapidly integrate Azure Sentinel-driven threat detection and response (TDR) capabilities into your existing IT estate. Whether you are looking to replace your existing SIEM or implement a new cyber operations capability from the ground up, PwC and Microsoft can help you to achieve the following benefits:

Expand data reach:

• Consolidate multiple structured and unstructured data sources
• Integrate on-premises and in-cloud technologies, via optional custom connectors
• Scale your data consumption in line with your changing business needs via the cloud-native Azure Sentinel SIEM

Threat-driven monitoring:

• Utilize custom PwC use cases, based on the MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Leverage Azure Sentinel’s advanced artificial intelligence, machine learning, and threat intelligence capabilities to streamline threat detection and response

Increase efficiencies:

• Continuously optimize and refine your capabilities with PwC’s proven Cyber Operations team
• Develop automated response workflows and playbooks for advanced and faster triaging
• Realize cost savings via free data ingestion from Microsoft sources such as Azure Activity Log, Office 365 Audit Logs, and Microsoft Threat Protection products

As a proven Microsoft partner, our approach is closely aligned with Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Threat Protection products to ensure that your security risks are mitigated in alignment with global best practices. We have an in-depth knowledge of these technologies and how improved visibility, anomaly detection and effective response can work for you. Whatever stage you are on in your cybersecurity operations journey, we work with you to ensure you get the most out of your capabilities.

At PwC, we have achieved Gold status for all 18 Microsoft Competencies, ensuring that we deliver only to the highest possible standards. By helping you deploy, integrate and operate Microsoft Threat Protection products, we will ensure that your cybersecurity operations capabilities are optimised for your business. Final pricing and timelines will be aligned to your specific requirements.