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Transforming IT Infrastructure and Microsoft Adoption for a Community Bank

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Industry

Technology

Challenge

Despite having a competent internal IT team, the community bank faced challenges such as limited bandwidth to fully deploy and maintain new technologies, an incomplete Fortinet network rollout, underutilized Microsoft investments, and the necessity to meet stringent FFIEC and FDIC compliance standards.

Results

Through the partnership with Cyber Advisors, the bank experienced significant reductions in downtime, improved cybersecurity, increased operational efficiency, streamlined licensing and procurement processes, and enhanced compliance readiness. All branches were updated, and 100 staff members were trained, resulting in sustained knowledge transfer and a strategic partnership.

Key Product

Microsoft Defender, InTune, Autopilot, Fortinet, SD-WAN, SASE, Veeam, Arctic Wolf

Significant
Downtime reduction
All
Branches updated
100
Staff trained
Improved
Compliance readiness

Cyber Advisors provided the strategic depth and technical expertise we needed to modernize our IT infrastructure and enhance our security posture.

CIO, Community Bank

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About your Customer

A respected local community bank known for its integrity and community involvement, serving its region through multiple branches and employing approximately 100 staff members. The bank had aging technology and is in a highly regulated industry looking to keep up. 

The Challenge

The community bank was known for its integrity and strong community involvement. However, as technology advanced and regulatory requirements became more stringent, the bank recognized the need to modernize its IT infrastructure. Despite having a capable internal IT team, they lacked the bandwidth and technical depth to fully implement and maintain a growing list of technologies. Specifically, the bank had an incomplete Fortinet network rollout, underutilized Microsoft investments, and needed to meet strict FFIEC and FDIC compliance standards.

The Solution

The bank decided to partner with Cyber Advisors due to their reputation for providing strategic depth and technical expertise. According to the CIO of the Community Bank, 'Cyber Advisors provided the strategic depth and technical expertise we needed to modernize our IT infrastructure and enhance our security posture.' The collaboration began with a comprehensive assessment of the bank's current IT infrastructure and security measures. Cyber Advisors then formulated a customized plan to complete the Fortinet network rollout, optimize Microsoft investments, and ensure compliance with FFIEC and FDIC regulations. Additionally, all branches were updated, and 100 staff members received thorough training to ensure smooth adoption of the new technologies.

The Results

The partnership with Cyber Advisors led to significant improvements for the community bank. They saw a substantial reduction in downtime, which enhanced their overall operational efficiency. The bank's cybersecurity posture was significantly improved, mitigating potential threats and ensuring data protection. The streamlined licensing and procurement processes further contributed to operational efficiency. Compliance readiness was also enhanced, meeting all necessary regulatory standards. The training provided to all 100 staff members ensured knowledge transfer and sustained the strategic partnership between the bank and Cyber Advisors.

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