In Germany, such a security solution is very important. Due to a change in the law, company management is now obligated to ensure that IT security is based on best practices. If they fail to do so or are unaware of their security status and neglect it, they are now personally liable with their private assets. I also need a tool that allows my management and board to monitor our security status. One of the reasons why we chose Trend Vision One was that it provides the option for the board to check the dashboards. This means that every morning while having coffee, they can see the security status of the company on their phones. They can also ask, "Hey, why is our security score high? Is our IT department not working properly? Or do we have a real problem that requires additional software or other measures?" Additionally, negotiations become easier for the IT department, for management, and for us. If security gaps arise, we can say, "Hey, we need software or an investment of a certain amount." We now have a solid foundation for our case.
We use email security and endpoint protection. Endpoint protection is installed on every computer and server, with enhanced sensors on the servers. These security tools are crucial for us—without them, we would be blind in IT. They allow us to monitor the health of each system and user activity, including preventing access to inappropriate websites.
We have a lot of remote work, and we used to struggle because we could not properly monitor devices outside our network or firewall. Now, we can control things like applications, websites, USB sticks, and external hard drives, which was previously impossible. A key feature of our endpoint protection is that if a computer reaches a certain security risk score, it is automatically blocked by the software. This means that if an attack occurs, the affected computer is isolated from the network, preventing further spread.
Our biggest challenge is not direct hacking attacks—our company is not a high-priority target. Instead, phishing emails are the main issue. These emails attempt to trick employees into making fraudulent payments or providing access to our systems, allowing ransomware installation. Email security is our biggest focus area.
It has significantly reduced email volume, which is crucial, especially for our security team, as they do not have time to review every message. IT also receives fewer inquiries about whether emails are legitimate. Additionally, phishing training has helped—our employees recognize phishing attempts better, and our click rate on phishing simulations has dropped to zero. Previously, conducting a phishing simulation would have cost €2,500 per test, but now, we can run one or two tests per month at no additional cost. This provides great value.
It is important for us that Trend Vision One has AI built into its platform. It is essential for detecting abnormalities quickly. Humans may not notice certain threats, but AI can. However, AI is not perfect and sometimes lets suspicious emails through, which we then manually review in quarantine. AI is constantly learning, and the more it improves, the less manual intervention is needed, which is beneficial for us.
We now have visibility. Previously, we were blind and could not assess our security status.
Trend Vision One helped reduce our time to detect and respond to threats. Previously, we relied on reading security forums and websites to identify vulnerabilities. Now, we get real-time alerts and can take immediate action.
Our speed has increased significantly. We can update and patch security threats daily, whereas before, it took weeks or even months.
Trend Vision One has helped our organization reduce its cyber risk, especially through endpoint protection. For example, our field employees used to connect unknown external hard drives, which posed a risk. That is no longer possible, eliminating a major threat vector.
Trend Vision One has helped consolidate our use of security vendors. Previously, we only had basic endpoint protection from another provider, which we replaced with Trend Vision. We now have more security software, not less, because our company has grown significantly—from a small business to a mid-sized enterprise. The IT department was lagging behind, and security was not a priority. Now, we manage everything with one provider, rather than multiple vendors.
As an Information Security Analyst, I see this case as a clear demonstration of how adopting an integrate
d security platform like Trend Vision One can truly transform an organization's security posture. The shift from multiple isolated solutions to a unified platform brought not just operational efficiency but a significant improvement in threat detection, response, and overall risk management.
The centralized visibility and control offered by Trend Vision One are fundamental in today’s landscape, where the complexity and volume of threats exceed human capacity to manage data manually. Integrating AI and Machine Learning was a game-changer — it enables faster pattern recognition across forensic data, which is critical for prioritizing real threats amid noise.
The reported 50% to 70% improvement in security is aligned with what we often see when consolidating tools: fewer gaps between solutions, more consistent policies, and better data correlation across endpoints, emails, and network layers. Additionally, reducing false positives by up to 60% directly enhances SOC efficiency, allowing teams to focus on real threats without being overwhelmed by alerts.
The Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) functionality stands out as a strategic component, especially under compliance frameworks like NIS2. Having actionable insights into vulnerabilities, and watching them disappear from reports once remediated, streamlines vulnerability management and strengthens compliance posture.
Also, the claim of being 80% faster in detection and response is a testament to the platform’s ability to provide consolidated, contextualized data early in the investigation process — reducing the traditional time wasted on fragmented log analysis.
In summary, this experience reflects the tangible benefits of adopting an XDR strategy: enhanced visibility, accelerated incident response, proactive risk management, and operational efficiency. It reaffirms the importance of evolving from manual, reactive security operations to an automated, intelligence-driven approach — essential for keeping up with modern cyber threats.