{"id":5753,"date":"2026-02-04T14:46:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cwsisecurity.com\/?p=5753"},"modified":"2026-09-09T11:55:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T10:55:15","slug":"securing-identity-devices-and-data-for-an-irish-engineering-organisation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cwsisecurity.com\/nl\/securing-identity-devices-and-data-for-an-irish-engineering-organisation\/","title":{"rendered":"Securing identity, devices, and data for an Irish engineering organisation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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An Irish electrical engineering and industrial automation company operating in a highly process-driven environment, with a requirement to modernise security while preserving established workflows.<\/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

As the organisation prepared to migrate data and collaboration services to Microsoft 365, it became clear that existing security controls were insufficient to support the move safely. Gaps across identity, device management, and data protection created risk, particularly in an environment where continuity of operations and adherence to established processes were critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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No data classification, encryption, or retention controls<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Limited identity visibility with no MFA or Conditional Access<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

CWSI delivered an Enterprise Mobility & Security discovery followed by a phased implementation of Microsoft security controls, designed to strengthen protection without disrupting daily operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The organisation successfully modernised its security posture while maintaining operational continuity, enabling a safe and controlled transition to Microsoft 365.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Secure identity and access controls implemented<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Corporate and personal devices brought under central management<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Data protection controls enabling safe migration to SharePoint and OneDrive<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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

CWSI\u2019s experience delivering security transformation in complex operational environments ensured controls were implemented pragmatically, without disrupting day-to-day processes. By aligning Microsoft best practice with real-world engineering workflows, CWSI delivered a secure and sustainable outcome.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \u201cThis engagement demonstrates how organisations can modernise security without disrupting established operational workflows and leveraging existing license entitlements.\u201d <\/p>\n