SUCCESS SNAPSHOTS

Powerful Case Studies that define
our standard and drive progress.

Challenge:

One of the largest counties in the United States recognized blind spots in their IT enterprise, which created significant security gaps.
They needed a proactive, intelligence-driven approach to cyber risk and engaged StratumPoint (SPI).

Outcome:

Provided the County with clear, actionable insights to remediate gaps and strengthen defenses against advanced threats.
Enabled informed decision-making for future resource allocation and security strategy.

Approach:

Intelligence-Led Threat Analysis:
- Identified the most likely and dangerous threat actors targeting the County.
- Mapped threat actor tactics against SPI’s comprehensive external vulnerability assessment and black-box penetration tests.
Advanced Social Engineering:
- Developed and deployed multi-modal campaigns emulating current threat trends.
- Highlighted vulnerabilities in user behavior.
Red Team Operations:
- Simulated real-world attacks using tactics and techniques of identified threat actors.
- Revealed strengths and weaknesses in people, processes, technologies, and controls.
- Provided actionable insights for remediation and justified additional resourcing.
Knowledge Transfer & Reporting:
- Conducted working sessions and a final briefing with key stakeholders.
- Delivered executive-level reports articulating strengths, challenges, and resourcing recommendations.
- Focused on reducing the attack surface and hardening the County’s cybersecurity posture.

Challenge:

With the 2020 elections approaching, a high-visibility County recognized its responsibility to ensure the most secure elections possible.
Acknowledging that successful elections involve more than just election day activities, the County engaged StratumPoint (SPI) for expertise, guidance, and solutions.

Outcome:

- The election was flawlessly executed, led by well-prepared personnel.
- Staff benefited from enhanced training, robust policies, and strengthened external relationships.
- The County is now positioned for continued election security success in the future.

Approach:

Early Integration (1 Year Out):
- SPI joined the elections preparation team well in advance.
- Reviewed and refined IT and security policies and procedures.
- Consulted on technology-driven risks based on known vulnerabilities and threat actor trends.
Threat Monitoring:
- Conducted ongoing collection and analysis of threats across clear and dark web channels.
- Provided persistent cyber overwatch, allowing departments to focus on their mission.
Training & Tabletop Exercises:
- Rolled out social engineering training for personnel.
- Conducted progressive, fully-facilitated tabletop exercises to prepare departments for potential incidents.
Election Day Support:
- Provided direct support to the elections team during in-person voting.
- Acted as expert liaison to State and Federal resources.
- Helped identify and resolve issues in real-time.

Challenge:

A mature, globally distributed manufacturing organization aimed to improve its internal security posture.
The company wanted to validate the effectiveness of its outsourced security partners while ensuring strong internal defenses.

Outcome:

The organization successfully elevated its security posture from good to great.
Gained a clear understanding of strengths and gaps across its security ecosystem.
Justified additional investments in resources and capabilities based on actionable insights.

Approach:

Comprehensive Security Review
- With operations spread across multiple geographies, the organization had outsourced much of its perimeter and first-line security while maintaining advanced capabilities in-house.
- SPI conducted a deep assessment to evaluate existing defenses and identify potential blind spots across their infrastructure.
Threat Mapping & Analysis
- Performed detailed analyses of likely attack types, tactics, and techniques used by sophisticated threat actors.
- Mapped findings and potential targets to the MITRE ATT&CK and PRE-ATT&CK frameworks, providing a structured view of risks.
- Delivered a highly actionable playbook outlining potential adversary movements and offering detection, mitigation, and remediation recommendations.
Red Team Attack Simulations
- SPI’s Red Teams executed controlled attack scenarios using ATT&CK-aligned tactics and techniques.
- Tested personnel, processes, and technical controls against simulated, real-world threats.
- Uncovered both strengths and weaknesses, enabling the organization to refine defenses and improve response readiness.

Challenge:

A fast-growing tech startup prioritized product development and rollout but overlooked critical security needs.
The company faced significant security gaps that posed serious risks to its operations and future funding.
They turned to StratumPoint (SPI) to help establish a robust security program while allowing them to focus on innovation.

Outcome:

Strengthened the company’s security posture and reduced potential risks.
Positioned the startup for a successful product launch while safeguarding sensitive data.
Helped mitigate investor concerns and improve readiness for the next round of venture funding.

Approach:

Consultative & Tailored Strategy
- SPI partnered closely with the startup’s leadership and technical teams to understand their unique challenges, priorities, and rapid growth trajectory.
- Designed a flexible, customized security strategy that aligned with the company’s product roadmap and operational needs.
- Established foundational security policies based on SPI’s deep expertise and industry best practices.
Security Program Development
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to define clear security requirements and identify critical areas of exposure.
- Designed a scalable infrastructure and personnel framework to protect the company against the spectrum of threats facing fast-growing tech organizations.
- Ensured the security program could adapt and mature as the company expanded.
Custom Training & Empowerment
- Developed and delivered personalized training programs tailored to employees’ roles and responsibilities.
- Educated personnel on identifying threats, preventing breaches, and maintaining strong security hygiene.
- Provided the organization with tools and resources to ensure long-term sustainability and a culture of security awareness.