Earlier this month, we helped sponsor the inaugural DallasCISO ORBIE® Awards, honoring chief information security officers (CISOs) who demonstrate outstanding leadership in technology. Among the finalists, Alcon’s CISO Derek Morton stood out as a Super Global Finalist, a testament to his unwavering commitment to cybersecurity excellence.
At Accelerynt, we are collaborating closely with Derek and the Alcon team on several transformative initiatives that are now yielding noteworthy results, including using automation to reduce the time to detect, contain, and remediate threats from months to just under one hour.
Our team partnered with Derek to develop a strategy that would end up delivering these improvements in visibility, hygiene, and agility for Alcon’s cybersecurity program.
Our first challenge was helping the team eliminate distractions, enabling them to focus more fully on their operation. We identified and streamlined non-essential tasks, freeing up valuable time and resources that Derek could allocate to strategic cybersecurity initiatives. We empowered Derek to lead with clarity and purpose, driving meaningful progress toward Alcon’s cybersecurity objectives without being bogged down by operational minutiae or unplanned projects (e.g., Day 1 security for a new multi-million dollar acquisition).
Furthermore, Accelerynt assisted in consolidating Alcon’s architecture towards a platform designed for agility. By consolidating disparate systems and implementing scalable solutions, we equipped Alcon with the agility needed to swiftly respond to emerging threats and rapidly evolving business requirements. This strategic consolidation enhanced cybersecurity resilience and positioned Alcon for sustained success in an ever-changing digital environment.
And finally, we’ve been helping Alcon enhance incident response capabilities through automation. Recognizing the importance of rapid threat detection and mitigation, we implemented automation tools specifically tailored to Alcon’s needs. By streamlining and automating incident response use cases, we significantly reduced response times, enabling Derek and his team to swiftly address security incidents with precision and efficiency.
Great things lie ahead for Derek and Alcon. If you’re on a similar transformation journey and need assistance, we’re here to help. Connect with us to learn more about how we can make these things happen for you as well.
