How CDW Elevated Security Operations with AI-Driven Transformation
At CDW, we partnered with Palo Alto Networks to showcase how trusted collaboration can raise the bar for cybersecurity, delivering results even for the most security-conscious organizations.
Leveraging AI-driven automation to transform threat detection and response
38%
of industry IT leaders are “very confident” in their cybersecurity visibility; among them, 61% say identity and access tools are “very effective” at improving it1
51%
of industry IT leaders report experiencing a data breach costing at least $1 million over the past five years1
How can enterprises improve visibility and resilience while defending against costly threats?
A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE
Modernizing Security for a Modern Enterprise
Even with mature security measures in place, threats keep evolving. At CDW, we faced the same challenges we help customers navigate every day: consolidating tools, reducing complexity and improving visibility across hybrid environments — all without slowing the business down.
To achieve a more cohesive, proactive, automated and scalable approach to security operations, we partnered with Palo Alto Networks to implement Cortex® XSIAM, a next-generation SOC platform that unifies data, accelerates detection and automates response.
THE TURNING POINT
Deploying a Unified AI-Driven Defense
With XSIAM in place, our security teams gained a single view of threats, automated responses and centralized control. This made operations stronger, more proactive and easier to manage.
The integration fit seamlessly into existing workflows and delivered measurable improvements from the start, creating a resilient foundation that can continue to evolve with future needs.
THE RESULTS
A Stronger, Simpler Security Posture
By modernizing our own security infrastructure with Palo Alto Networks, we gained more centralized visibility, faster incident response and a reduced attack surface. Our operations are now more efficient, enabling teams to spend less time fighting fires and more time driving strategic initiatives.
Here’s why it worked:
- Unified platform reduced tool sprawl and simplified management
- AI-driven analytics accelerated detection and response
- SaaS model enhanced resilience and supported continuity
- Deep partnership ensured best-practice deployment and optimization
What’s next?
With scalable, adaptive security in place, we’re ready to keep evolving our defenses and share best practices with the customers we serve.
Source: 1 CDW, 2024 CDW Cybersecurity Research Report (industry-wide survey results), June 2024
