Secure a major airport group: a customer success story
Discover how Airbus Protect partnered with an airport operator in the UK to implement a state-of-the-art SOC and SIEM solution across a diverse and critical IT estate.
This major UK airport group operates a vital network of airports. To protect critical functions from Air Traffic Control to baggage handling, this airport group required a partner to move from a fragmented security approach to a centralised, 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre (SOC)
The Challenge: Complex infrastructure & evolving threats
Before partnering with Airbus Protect, this airport group faced several significant cybersecurity hurdles:
• Lack of centralised monitoring: No existing SIEM or dedicated SOC for real-time analysis.
• Diverse IT Estate: A complex mix of online applications, data centres, and mission-critical systems across multiple sites.
• Regulatory pressure: The need to meet stringent PCI DSS and ISO27001 standards.
• Operational continuity: Security enhancements could not disrupt high-stakes airport operations.
The Solution: A multi-faceted cybersecurity framework
In 2017, this airport group selected Airbus Protect (formerly Airbus Cybersecurity) to design and manage a comprehensive security ecosystem with an advanced SIEM implementation, 24/7/365 managed SOC and seamless integration & governance.
The result: A trusted future for airports
The partnership has transformed this airport group security profile into a proactive, resilient operation:
- Proactive defence: Threats are now identified and mitigated before they impact operations.
- Enhanced compliance: Log management and reporting processes now exceed the requirements for ISO27001 and PCI DSS.
- Strategic growth: A long-term partnership that evolves alongside the dynamic cybersecurity landscape
This partnership enabled this airport group to strengthen its defences against cyber threats, ensuring the continued safe and efficient operation of its airport network.
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