Proactive Data Systems
PDS designs & deploys advanced digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, networking, data center, and collaboration solutions for enterprises in India.
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Streamlined security operations with AI insights
Proactive Data Systems recognized the need to modernize its cybersecurity framework and overcome operational inefficiencies. To address these challenges, PDS deployed an integrated security ecosystem leveraging Cisco’s advanced solutions and AIOps capabilities. The goal was to automate and optimize security workflows, reduce manual effort, and gain better visibility across their diverse IT landscape.
The implementation included key components such as Cisco Secure Firewall for advanced threat protection, Cisco XDR for extended detection and response, and Cisco Security Cloud Control for centralized policy management. Crucially, AIOps capabilities and the Cisco AI Assistant were integrated to automate routine tasks, provide actionable insights, and enable faster decision-making. This allowed PDS to move from a reactive stance to a proactive one, addressing issues before they escalated. Best practices such as policy optimization with AI, unified threat visibility, and Zero Trust implementation were adopted to maximize the value of the deployed solutions.
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Impact on IT operations and security
The deployment of Cisco Security solutions combined with AIOps delivered significant, measurable improvements across Proactive Data Systems' IT and security operations.
A key achievement was the dramatic improvement in incident response time. AI-powered correlation of alerts across Cisco XDR and Email Threat Defense reduced noise and highlighted critical incidents, enabling a 60% faster response to high-priority threats. This allowed security teams to focus on the most substantial risks rather than suffering from alert fatigue.
Operational efficiency saw a significant boost through automation. Routine tasks and workflow optimization resulted in saving an estimated 20 hours of manual effort per month. This reduction in operational overhead also lowered the dependency on hiring additional IT staff, empowering existing teams with AI-driven automation.
Firewall policy management became significantly more efficient and less error-prone. Leveraging AIOps capabilities identified duplicate and conflicting rules, reducing policy clutter by 35%. Automated identification and removal of redundant rules led to a 25% reduction in the mean time required to modify and deploy firewall policies, enhancing network efficiency and reducing manual errors.
Furthermore, the integrated solutions provided unified visibility across endpoints, email, and network layers, enhancing decision-making through real-time insights. Predictive analytics using AIOps enabled proactive maintenance by forecasting potential misconfigurations and vulnerabilities. This comprehensive approach not only streamlined security management but also accelerated PDS's digital transformation journey by ensuring seamless security integration with cloud-native applications.
