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It is sometimes difficult for SMEs to find the right cybersecurity skills at the right price to keep their companies safe from cyberattacks. UK company, Richter, which is dedicated to excellence in design and construction, partnered with Red Helix to implement its cybersecurity services. Jordan Lance, Richter’ s Director of IT, explained how this partnership has given confidence to Richter’ s clients and opened up new business opportunities.

ichter is a well-established

SME specialising in consulting for civil, structural and geotechnical engineering in the UK. With extensive expertise in design, engineering and construction, Richter contributes to complex and major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The company delivers both temporary and permanent structural works across a wide range of projects. It plays a pivotal role delivering complex engineering solutions where security, resilience and innovation are paramount.

Since partnering with Red Helix and implementing its cybersecurity services, Richter has strengthened its security posture, enabling more strategic IT management. It has transformed threat insight and streamlined compliance while providing 24 / 7 reassurance to Richter and its supply chain partners, opening up new major business opportunities.

Jordan Lance, Richter’ s Director of IT, said:“ Red Helix’ s support has allowed us to win some large construction frameworks, giving clients the reassurance they need.” He stated that the partnership has provided Richter with‘ an incredible pool of cybersecurity professionals who we would otherwise not have access to’.

Solutions implemented were:

• Endpoint detection and response( EDR)

• Network detection and response( NDR)

• Security information and event management( SIEM)

• Red Helix’ s 24 / 7 security operations centre( SOC) monitoring

• Zero trust network access( ZTNA)

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