As a non-profit behavioral healthcare provider, the organization receives federal and state funding which requires complying with healthcare regulations, as well as NIST standards.  Faced with having to meet NIST baselines, Simon S., IT Director, believed that Microsoft’s cloud-based security solutions might be the answer and could reduce overall costs. Indeed, studies have shown that Microsoft’s security solution could replace up to 40 standalone products, with savings up to 60%. However, all of the security services firms Simon reviewed lacked demonstrable expertise with Microsoft’s cloud-based security portfolio.

Simon discovered CyberMSI, a managed extended detection and response (MXDR) provider and Microsoft certified partner, specializing in Microsoft’s cloud-native Sentinel SIEM and Microsoft Defender XDR. CyberMSI provided an in-depth live tour of Microsoft’s solution and clearly demonstrated how they would enhance TBR’s cybersecurity program using Microsoft’s security tools with their services. CyberMSI was also critical in assisting with the complexities of the Microsoft tenant setup, on-boarding and product licensing.

Shortly after signing with CyberMSI, the customer successfully achieved NIST baseline status and received high praise from the Department of Family Services auditors for their successful and speedy remediation of cybersecurity risks. Simon estimates that CyberMSI has helped reduce TBR’s security monitoring costs by at least $100K annually and eliminated the need for most security consultative services, which averaged $25K per engagement. CyberMSI has helped TBR to align and strengthen it’s HIPAA compliance program with the NIST framework, thus reducing the risk of a HIPAA breach and potentially significant fines.  The partnership with CyberMSI has empowered TBR to successfully pursue new mission focused contracts, grants, and opportunities that are often conditioned upon robust cybersecurity policies and practices.