Securing 75K Endpoints in 60 Days | BlueVoyant + Microsoft Protect Against Cyber Threats

BlueVoyant, in partnership with Microsoft, achieved the remarkable feat of securing 75,000 endpoints in just 60 days for a client with a complex, distributed environment.

This was accomplished through a combination of BlueVoyant’s expertise in managed security services and Microsoft’s advanced security technologies, particularly Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Azure Sentinel.

Rapid Assessment and Planning

BlueVoyant began with a comprehensive security diagnostics and readiness assessment to evaluate the client’s existing infrastructure, which included dozens of independent agencies and over 100,000 endpoints. This assessment identified vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and gaps in security coverage.

Leveraging their deep expertise as a Microsoft Solutions Partner with designations in Security, Infrastructure Azure, and Modern Work, BlueVoyant collaborated with the client to create a tailored deployment plan. This plan prioritized rapid standardization and consolidation of security tools to address the client’s “tech sprawl” and ensure compliance.

Standardized Deployment of Microsoft Security Tools

BlueVoyant utilized Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, an enterprise-grade platform for endpoint detection and response (EDR), to secure the 75,000 endpoints. This tool, integrated into Windows 10 and Azure services, provided behavioral sensors, cloud security analytics, and threat intelligence to detect and respond to advanced threats in real time.

The deployment was accelerated by BlueVoyant’s battle-tested accelerators and their 120-plus person deployment services team, which ensured rapid setup and configuration across the client’s distributed environment.

Microsoft 365 Defender, including Defender for Endpoint, Office 365, Identity, and Cloud Apps, was likely used to provide integrated visibility and protection across endpoints, identities, and cloud applications, further streamlining the process.

Consolidation and Centralized Management

The client’s environment, characterized by multiple independent agencies, was consolidated into a “single pane of glass” using Microsoft Azure Sentinel, a cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) solution. This allowed BlueVoyant to monitor and manage all 75,000 endpoints centrally, reducing complexity and improving response times.

BlueVoyant’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) services, verified by Microsoft, played a critical role. Their 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) provided proactive threat hunting, monitoring, and response, ensuring threats were identified and neutralized quickly.

AI and Automation for Scale

BlueVoyant’s MXDR triaged 100% of threats and eliminated over 90% using AI-driven automation, significantly reducing the time required to secure the endpoints. Machine learning and automation within Microsoft Defender and Sentinel helped prioritize alerts, correlate threat data, and execute automated remediation playbooks.

The integration of BlueVoyant’s threat intelligence with Microsoft’s security stack enriched behavioral data, enabling faster identification of malware, ransomware, and zero-day attacks across the endpoints.

Expert-Led Execution and Optimization

BlueVoyant’s team, including Microsoft Security Architects and threat detection engineers, provided hands-on expertise to configure policies, harden security postures, and optimize the Microsoft security stack for maximum ROI. This included continuous optimization to manage costs and ensure the client’s environment remained secure post-deployment.

Their acquisition of Managed Sentinel enhanced their ability to deploy and manage Azure Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender, allowing for customized, scalable solutions tailored to the client’s needs.

Outcome and Impact

Within 60 days, BlueVoyant successfully secured 75,000 endpoints, providing the client with a unified, cloud-native security platform that offered real-time threat monitoring and response. The client achieved compliance, reduced operational complexity, and gained peace of mind through BlueVoyant’s managed services.

The project’s success was underpinned by BlueVoyant’s status as the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year, reflecting their ability to deliver exceptional outcomes using Microsoft’s security technologies.

This rapid, large-scale endpoint security deployment showcases BlueVoyant’s ability to combine Microsoft’s robust security tools with their AI-driven platform, expert-led services, and strategic partnership to deliver measurable results in a compressed timeline.