The business client was operating with a fragmented security stack, relying on third-party antivirus (Avast) and basic Microsoft 365 licensing that offered limited visibility into device health and user identity. They needed to streamline their tooling, reduce vendor complexity, and establish a robust, unified defense against modern ransomware and phishing threats.
Project Details
We executed a strategic upgrade and consolidation of their digital estate:
Architecture Upgrade
Managed the migration from Standard licenses to Business Premium and Defender for Endpoint P2, unlocking enterprise-grade security features.
Vendor Consolidation
Decommissioned legacy third-party antivirus (Avast) and fully deployed Microsoft Defender, creating a “single pane of glass” for threat monitoring.
Device & Identity Control
Rolled out Microsoft Intune for mobile device management (MDM) and implemented Single Sign-On (SSO) for critical SaaS apps, balancing strict security with a seamless user experience.
The Impact
The transformation significantly reduced the client’s attack surface while lowering operational overhead. By unifying their stack, they achieved:
- Centralised Visibility: Real-time threat detection across all devices.
- Operational Resilience: A streamlined identity model (SSO) that reduced password fatigue.
- Cost Efficiency: Elimination of redundant third-party licensing fees.