CASE STUDY
Cafs Reception Macquarie
Cloud Services
Macquarie Cloud Services has developed a cyber threat intelligence capability for independent regional Victoria community services organisation Cafs ( Child and Family Services Ballarat ).
Founded more than 160 years ago , Cafs prioritises the wellbeing of children , young people and their families with a range of more than 50 inclusive and accessible programs . Its services are used by more than 6,500 people and families across the Grampians and Central Highlands in Victoria .
By its nature , Cafs holds sensitive information its communities trust it to protect .
The organisation needed to bolster its cyber security systems and resilience , particularly as it is currently undertaking a range of Digital Transformation initiatives .
Cafs selected Macquarie Cloud Services to develop a cyber threat intelligence ( CTI ) capability equipped with real-time detection and response and the ability to integrate and correlate threat intelligence from multiple sources . The platform will integrate with Azure Sentinel , a cloud-native security incident and event management ( SIEM ) that provides AIpowered intelligent security analytics across Cafs ’ entire environment .
Cafs also has 24x7 access to Macquarie Cloud Services ’ more than 200 NV1 , government data security-cleared personnel for mission-critical detection and response , governance , and strategic support .
“ We have a small ICT team , so we rely on external partners to help deliver certain functions and capabilities , particularly when specialist skill sets are involved ,” said Chris Hunter , Cyber Security and Infrastructure Specialist at Cafs .
“ I started researching security operations center ( SOC ) and SIEM services , and Macquarie Cloud Services emerged as one of the leading Microsoft security partners in Australia . The team took the time to understand our business and requirements as an NFP , which other providers didn ’ t really bother to do . They were also willing to be flexible in the commercial arrangements , helping us to make the business case with key stakeholders and get the investment over the line .”
Hunter added that as well as becoming cyber resilient , the company wanted to leverage the opportunities of technologies including AI and automation .
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