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As a leading corporation in transportation, they constantly faced the threat of cyberattacks. In order to elevate its cybersecurity standards, the transportation company required comprehensive Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) measures alongside a robust Architecture Security framework to align itself with industry regulations and standards.

Architecture security practices were required to protect critical systems, infrastructure, and sensitive data against emerging cyber threats. With these measures, the company would then be safeguarded against unauthorized access, data breaches, and service disruptions, ultimately strengthening its resilience and reducing vulnerabilities. .

CLIENT OVERVIEW

C L I E N T C H A L L E N G E S

N E E D S & R E Q U I R E M E N T S

Complex and Interconnected Technology Infrastructure

Being a large multinational transportation company meant having a large number of assets

scattered across the world.

Industry: Transportation

Services: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), Architecture Security

Location: EMEA

Organization Type: Private

Employees: 1,001-5,000

Dedicated Cybersecurity Staff: 5

Inadequate Patch Management and System Updates

Maintaining a substantial number of up-to-date assets was challenging, particularly as new assets

and technologies were continuously added over time.

Adhering to Industry Regulations and Standards

Some countries required different regulations and standards. Bringing the entire company to a

high standard was a challenge.

PCI DSS & Architecture Security for a Transportation Company in EMEA

CASE STUDY

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Architecture Security

Governance, Risk &

Compliance (GRC)

Hitachi Cyber’s experts conducted a thorough assessment of the client’s

activities and their current PCI DSS compliance. They conducted

interviews with key stakeholders, HQ personnel, and invested token

storage policies to ensure adherence to standards. They also assessed

existing data collection standards to ensure they were not vulnerable to

attacks and would not pose any threats of leaks. Hitachi Cyber then

conducted a Gap Analysis assessment to find any possible gaps and

ensure remediation through recommendations to the client.

Hitachi Cyber ensured that practices were established to protect critical

systems, infrastructure, and sensitive data against emerging cyber

threats by reviewing the company’s architecture and ensuring it was up

to standards. This included a layered security approach with network

segmentation, secure design principles, and threat modeling.

S O L U T I O N S

O U T C O M E

N E X T S T E P S

Moving forward, the company plans to continue its collaboration with Hitachi Cyber to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. They will conduct regular assessments to measure the maturity level of their cybersecurity program and identify areas for improvement.

As a result of implementing the GRC measures and Architecture Security framework, the transportation company experienced a significant improvement in its overall cybersecurity posture. The enhanced security controls led to a substantial reduction in vulnerabilities, helping to prevent potential cyberattacks and data breaches. Secure design principles improved operational efficiency, minimizing downtime and disruptions to critical services. Additionally, the company’s proactive risk management approach allowed it to respond swiftly to emerging threats, fostering a more resilient and secure environment. These improvements not only safeguarded sensitive data but also strengthened business continuity and trust, positioning the company as a leader in secure, reliable transportation services.

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