Mercury Engineering Supply Chain Security Case Study

This case study outlines how Mercury Engineering, a European engineering and construction firm, implemented a solution to enhance its supply chain security against advanced vendor email compromise (VEC) attacks. The document describes the challenges faced by Mercury, including the need to maintain effective security while collaborating with numerous vendors and the limitations of existing security measures. It details the selection of Abnormal AI's behavioral technology, which proved effective in detecting and preventing sophisticated attacks that had previously bypassed their email security systems. The case study highlights the significant impact of the solution, including the prevention of substantial financial losses from attempted fraud, the automation of email report investigations, and the saving of analyst hours. It also emphasizes the importance of user engagement in reporting suspicious emails and the responsiveness of Abnormal's customer support in adapting to evolving security threats. Overall, the case study illustrates Mercury's proactive approach to safeguarding its operations and reputation.