{"id":5770,"date":"2026-02-04T17:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cwsisecurity.com\/?p=5770"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:25:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:25:05","slug":"protecting-critical-data-for-one-of-the-uks-largest-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cwsisecurity.com\/fr\/protecting-critical-data-for-one-of-the-uks-largest-airports\/","title":{"rendered":"Protecting critical data for one of the UK\u2019s largest airports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Client<\/h2>\n

One of the UK\u2019s largest airports, serving over 16 million passengers annually and employing more than 12,000 staff, including ground operations, HR, and finance teams.<\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The airport needed a secure, reliable, and intuitive solution to protect highly sensitive passenger and employee data while improving productivity and user experience across a diverse device estate. The existing VMware infrastructure was outdated, and the internal IT team lacked the capacity to manage complex device and security requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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User experience:<\/strong> Employees across 450 devices needed fast, seamless access to data and systems.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Security:<\/strong> Safeguarding sensitive passenger and employee information was critical.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Remote access:<\/strong> Head office staff required secure access to systems while working remotely.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IT capacity:<\/strong> Limited in-house skills and resources made managing devices and security difficult.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CWSI implemented a secure cloud-based Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) solution using Microsoft Intune across 450 devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Advisory services for assessment and solution design aligned to security best practice.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Technical services for configuration, integration, and enterprise-wide deployment.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Pilot and rollout services to validate and onboard users with minimal disruption.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Managed UEM service providing continuous monitoring, proactive management, and expert support.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The airport now operates with a fully secure, compliant, and integrated device ecosystem, enhancing employee productivity and passenger service while reducing IT burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Identity and information security risks almost entirely eliminated.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Improved user experience and collaboration across HR, finance, and ground operations.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Streamlined workflows and centralised data access, boosting productivity.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Faster, more secure internal and external communication, including emergency messaging.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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IT team freed to focus on strategic initiatives, supported by CWSI\u2019s scalable managed service.<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why CWSI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CWSI worked closely with the airport to design a scalable, secure, and user-friendly solution, integrating Microsoft Intune with robust IT and cybersecurity practices. The result is a future-ready technology framework capable of supporting growth and further integration across the airport\u2019s IT estate.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \u201cOur customer needed a solution that would not only protect critical data but consolidate its device infrastructure across the board. CWSI delivered a scalable, integrated, and intuitive solution which has enhanced both customer and employee experience, while futureproofing the airport\u2019s technology framework.\u201d <\/p>\n