Use Case: Enhancing Data Loss Prevention and Endpoint Security

📌 Client Overview:
A mid-sized pharmaceutical manufacturing firm engaged in R&D and formulation, operating labs, production units, and field teams. They handle critical IP like drug formulas, clinical trial data, and samples — making data security vital.

🚨 Business Challenges

❌ Lack of real-time endpoint visibility across labs and field devices
⚠️ High risk of data leakage via USB, email, and cloud apps
🛡️ Inadequate security stack (basic antivirus)
📜 Needed to comply with HIPAA and GMP standards

✅ Our Tailored Solution

We implemented an integrated solution using Microsoft 365 and open-source SIEM (Wazuh), based on Zero Trust principles.

🔐 Microsoft 365

• Secured email & collaboration tools (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive)
• Enforced MFA and conditional access for identity protection

📱 Microsoft Intune (Plan 1)

• Centralized MDM for Windows and mobile devices
• App protection policies for Office apps
• Compliance policies to restrict access from unmanaged devices

🛡️ Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (Plan 2)

• Deployed across endpoints with tamper protection and ASR rules
• Enabled EDR, AIR (automated investigation & response)

🧠 Wazuh SIEM

• Integrated with Microsoft 365 and Defender for event correlation
• Custom dashboards & alerts for DLP, login anomalies, non-compliance
• Deployed with RBAC on secure VM for SOC team

🔍 Outcome & Impact

🧩 Tech Stack Summary

• Microsoft 365 Business Basic (Email, OneDrive, Teams)
• Microsoft Intune (MDM, Conditional Access)
• Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2
• Wazuh SIEM (Alerts, Compliance Dashboards)

💡 Why This Matters

Our approach helped the client:

• Reduce security risks without expensive licenses
• Detect data exfiltration attempts proactively
• Maintain scalable Zero Trust architecture
• Achieve better audit-readiness for HIPAA and GMP