C1's technology solutions and services help City of Independence strengthen cybersecurity
defenses, streamline recovery processes
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., July 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- C1, the global technology
solution provider elevating connected human experiences, today
announced that Independence, Mo.,
is partnering with C1 to improve cybersecurity resilience by
leveraging C1's comprehensive solutions, including its Prevent,
Detect, Recover (PDR) methodology. The collaboration between
Independence and C1 has
strengthened the city's defenses and enabled faster recovery from
any cyber incidents.
"As our technology partner, C1 has gone beyond providing
products to develop a deep understanding of our unique environment
and needs," said Chris Johnson,
Manager Municipal Cyber Center for the City of Independence. "Their proactive
approach has been critical in enabling us to prevent and, if
necessary, respond to cyberattacks and recover more quickly."
Independence, the 5th most
populous city in Missouri and a
suburb of Kansas City, was looking
to ensure it could protect itself in the face of a ransomware
attack. The city engaged with C1 to conduct assessments and
implement solutions, including Arctic Wolf Managed Detection and
Response (MDR) for endpoint protection and Check Point's
next-generation AI-powered firewall and security suite for email
and browsing protection. Additionally, last year, Independence migrated its data center to a
Dell VxRail hyperconverged environment, facilitated by C1's expert
professional services team. Dell's hyperconverged compute, storage,
and backup solutions significantly reduced Independence's data center footprint while
securely enhancing systems operations and reliability.
Leveraging C1's managed services team, the city remains vigilant
in proactively monitoring for and mitigating against emerging
threats, the city utilizes advanced features like behavior
analysis, open-source intelligence integration, and automation. The
proactive approach yields tangible results, such as the swift
identification and quarantine of malware-infected files.
"We are proud to partner with the City
of Independence to support the protection of its
infrastructure," said Omar Bhatti,
Chief Customer Officer at C1. "Together, we not only proactively
monitor, but we can prevent cyberthreats and streamline recovery
processes, demonstrating the effectiveness of a comprehensive
cybersecurity strategy."
"Trusting the automation provided by C1's solutions has been
critical to enabling our small team to provide the preventive
measures and if necessary, demonstrate resilience against
cyberthreats," Johnson emphasized.
About Independence,
Missouri
Independence, Missouri, known
as the "Queen City of the Trails,"
is the 5th most populous city in the state and serves as the county
seat of Jackson County. It holds a
rich historical legacy and is home to the Truman Presidential
Library and Museum. The city continues to evolve, integrating
modern technology to enhance the safety and well-being of its
residents.
About C1
C1, the global technology solution provider elevating connected
human experiences, transforms the industry by creating connected
experiences that make a lasting impact on customers, teams, and
communities. More than 6,000 customers use C1 daily to build
meaningful connections through innovative and secure experiences.
C1 collaborates with nearly half of the Fortune 100, delivering
solutions with a total lifecycle approach. The company holds over
5,600 technical certifications across thousands of engineers
throughout North America and
India, including three Customer
Success Centers. Learn more at onec1.com.
For further information, press only:
Kim Espinosa, kespinosa@onec1.com
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