Client Background
This woman-owned, family-run, third-party logistics provider specializes in intermodal, less-than-truckload, full truckload, and specialty services. The company operates on a non-asset-based model, emphasizing agility and responsiveness.
Six Weeks of Downtime Due to Cyberattack
After a successful attack on their cloud provider, the client experienced six weeks of severe downtime, forcing them to increase cyber insurance and delete critical data.
Comprehensive IT Assessment and Strategic Partner Vetting
Stratus ip initiated a detailed assessment of the client’s IT infrastructure and workflows, creating a clear process to support multiple provider evaluations. Through close collaboration with leadership, Stratus ip developed a resilient infrastructure plan that aligned with their goals. The Stratus ip team’s strong relationship with the client was essential in coordinating efforts across involved agencies, ensuring a successful outcome.
Restored Operations and Improved Security Confidence
Following the intervention, the client restored secure operations, reinforced their IT environment, and gained confidence in their cybersecurity defenses, ready to prevent similar incidents in the future.
- Vertical: Logistics
- Problem: A cyberattack on their cloud hosting provider left the client down for six weeks, requiring a data wipe and an increased cyber insurance policy.
- Solution: Stratus ip conducted a thorough IT assessment, collaborated closely with leadership, and helped the client vet multiple providers for a stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
- Results: The client restored secure operations, strengthened their IT environment, and gained confidence in their cybersecurity resilience.