Case Study: Casting Manufacturer
How a 200-Employee Aerospace Manufacturer Secured Their Network and Regained Peace of Mind
The Problem: A Wake-Up Call for Aerospace Security
For a casting manufacturer serving the high-stakes aerospace and IGT sectors, precision is everything. With over 200 employees, the company was a major operation, but their IT infrastructure was struggling to keep up. Their in-house team was talented but stretched dangerously thin, fighting a losing battle against aging hardware and server maintenance. Then, the inevitable happened: a cyber incident exposed their vulnerabilities. The leadership realized they could no longer rely solely on an overwhelmed internal team. They needed an external partner with the firepower to protect their critical data and the expertise to modernize their aging systems.
The Plan
Monreal IT stepped in to turn the tide. We didn't just patch the hole; we built a new defense strategy to support their internal team:
- Immediate Lockdown: We started by securing the endpoints. We knew that for an organization of this size, every device was a potential doorway for attackers, so we shut those doors tight.
- Comprehensive Management: We expanded their view of IT from "fix it when it breaks" to proactive management. We took over the heavy lifting of server support and hardware maintenance, relieving the pressure on their staff.
- Transparent Modernization: We addressed the backlog of aging hardware with clear, transparent reporting. We gave leadership a roadmap for upgrades so they could plan for the future without guesswork.
The Success
The shift from "stretched thin" to "fully supported" has changed the culture of the company. Since partnering with Monreal IT, the manufacturer has seen a dramatic increase in network performance and system stability. But the most important metric isn't technical; it's emotional. The internal leadership reports that they finally "sleep better at night," knowing their infrastructure is in capable hands. With Monreal IT handling the complex security and maintenance, the company can focus on what they do best: manufacturing world-class components for the aerospace industry.