Silver Fern Farms Cybersecurity Strategy Case Study

This case study details the cybersecurity strategy implemented by Silver Fern Farms, a New Zealand-based company founded in 1948, which specializes in grass-fed red meat production. The document outlines the challenges faced by the company due to increased digital transformation and the necessity to protect its applications from potential cyber threats, particularly DDoS attacks. Silver Fern Farms conducted a thorough vendor evaluation to select Imperva Cloud WAF as their solution, which provides comprehensive DDoS protection and enhances their digital infrastructure security. The deployment process is described as user-friendly and efficient, with local support from Chillisoft facilitating a smooth implementation. The results indicate that the Cloud WAF has improved real-time monitoring capabilities and stakeholder visibility, allowing the cybersecurity team to analyze threats effectively. The case study emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships in addressing cybersecurity challenges and maintaining operational integrity.