Digital transformation requires strong security solutions. BURRI public elements AG relies on the SOC from redIT to proactively detect and defend against cyber threats.
Marc Müller, Head of ICT & Digitalization, and his team ensure that the IT infrastructure is optimally tailored to the company's requirements – with the support of redIT. As part of this collaboration, we have implemented a SOC that sustainably strengthens their IT security. Learn how our SOC protects BURRI's IT infrastructure.
For over 120 years BURRI public elements AG for high-quality and sustainable solutions in public spaces. Whether it's street furniture, traffic technology, or IoT-supported infrastructure – the Swiss company combines tradition with innovation. With a strong focus on quality, durability, and Swiss-made production, BURRI develops customized products that combine functionality and design.
🛠 Marc Müller: "Although we are a traditional craft business, our company has undergone significant technological development in recent years. The digitalization of our manufacturing processes and the integration of IoT components into our products place new demands on our IT and cybersecurity strategy."
🚨 «We are faced with two key challenges:
1️⃣ Safety in focus: Our digital infrastructures and networked products must be reliably secured – production downtime and security risks must be avoided."
2️⃣ Digital competence as a success factor: Smart and secure products require expertise. At the same time, we need to protect ourselves from threats like phishing and ransomware – digital expertise and targeted training for our employees are therefore essential."
❓ Since the introduction of the SOC, have there been any incidents that were successfully averted thanks to the SOC?
Marc Müller: "Yes, since the implementation of the SOC, several potential security risks have been identified and prevented early on. These included vulnerabilities in internal tools, such as SQL injection vulnerabilities, which were quickly remediated thanks to proactive monitoring. Several attempts to access login credentials and malware on company computers were also detected in real time and blocked before any damage could occur."
❓ How do you assess the relevance of a SOC for your company's future IT security strategy?
Marc Müller: "We see the SOC as an integral part of our IT security strategy and intend to maintain this approach long-term. It complements our own security architecture and helps us identify potential threats early, before they cause damage. In an increasingly interconnected world, a proactive security strategy is crucial, and the SOC plays a central role in this."
❓ What optimizations are planned to continuously improve the IT security of BURRI public elements AG?
Marc Müller: "We have already taken targeted measures to continuously improve IT security. One focus is on:
❓ What role did the collaboration with redIT Services AG play in the success of this project?
Marc Müller: "Working with redIT was crucial to the success of this project. Thanks to redIT's cybersecurity expertise, we were able to benefit not only from a proactive SOC, but also from customized solutions and ongoing support. redIT accompanied us as a strategic partner and actively collaborated with us to identify and address potential risks early on. This enabled us to quickly evolve our security strategy without having to build up internal resources."
🌟 «In summary, the partnership with redIT has made a decisive contribution to increasing our cybersecurity and to the success of BURRI public elements AG's digital transformation.»
❓ How would you generally describe the collaboration with redIT?
Marc Müller: "From the very beginning, the collaboration with redIT Services AG was very collegial and pragmatic, which enabled us to implement our security goals quickly and easily. Despite the close collaboration and exchange at all levels, communication was always professional and goal-oriented."
💡 «redIT supported us not only with technical know-how but also with practical solutions that were precisely tailored to our needs.»
❓ What I wanted to say
Marc Müller: "One aspect I would like to highlight is redIT's fast response time. Especially in critical situations, we could always rely on not only a quick response, but also immediate solutions and practical suggestions for resolving the problem."
«Working with redIT was a key success factor for us. Thanks to their expertise and proactive support, we were able to improve our IT security and are proactively protected against potential attacks.»
Marc Mueller
Head of ICT & Digitalization, BURRI public elements AG
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