Co-Managed SIEM Implementation for Local Government

This case study outlines the implementation of a co-managed Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution for a Canadian city with a population of 100,000. The city faced challenges in protecting citizen and employee data from cyber threats, particularly ransomware attacks, due to limited IT and security staff. The city sought a solution that could enhance their cybersecurity capabilities while reducing complexity and cost. Netsurion was selected as the provider after a structured procurement process. The solution included 24/7 monitoring and advanced threat detection, allowing the city to prioritize incidents and reduce false positives. The case study details how the city benefited from comprehensive reports and dashboards that improved early threat detection and simplified cybersecurity monitoring. The co-managed SIEM service enabled the city to uphold trust with citizens and partners while effectively managing cybersecurity risks.