Case Studies

Real-world examples of how Hermes Security has helped organizations strengthen their defenses and respond to threats.

Cyber SecurityCompliance

Global Investment Bank Achieves Zero Breaches After SOC Deployment

A top-20 global investment bank was struggling with alert fatigue, fragmented security tools, and slow incident response. They needed a unified monitoring solution capable of handling their complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.

Challenge

Over 50,000 daily security alerts with a 72-hour average triage time. Multiple disconnected security tools across 15 offices worldwide. Failed regulatory audit for security monitoring controls.

Solution

Deployed our managed SOC with custom SIEM correlation rules, integrated threat intelligence, and 24/7 analyst coverage. Consolidated 12 security tools into a unified platform.

Outcome

Achieved regulatory compliance within 6 months. Zero successful breaches in 24 months of service. Alert triage time reduced from 72 hours to under 8 minutes.

99.7%
Alert noise reduction
8 min
Average triage time
$4.2M
Estimated savings
Incident ResponseCyber Security

Healthcare Network Ransomware Recovery in Under 48 Hours

A regional healthcare network with 12 hospitals was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack that encrypted critical patient management systems and threatened to expose protected health information.

Challenge

Ransomware encrypted 40% of server infrastructure including electronic health records. Attackers demanded $8M ransom. Patient care systems were offline and diverting ambulances.

Solution

Our IR team arrived on-site within 2 hours. Contained lateral movement, identified patient zero, and isolated clean backup systems. Worked with law enforcement and provided crisis communication support.

Outcome

Core patient systems restored within 48 hours without paying ransom. Full recovery in 5 days. No patient data was exfiltrated. Post-incident hardening prevented 3 subsequent attack attempts.

48 hrs
Core systems restored
$0
Ransom paid
0
Patient records exposed
Physical Security

Tech Campus Reduces Security Incidents by 78% With Integrated System

A Fortune 500 technology company's 50-acre corporate campus was experiencing increasing security incidents including unauthorized access, tailgating, and package theft despite having basic security measures in place.

Challenge

Legacy access control system with no integration to video surveillance. 200+ security incidents per quarter. No visitor management system. Inadequate coverage in parking structures.

Solution

Designed and deployed an integrated security platform combining biometric access control, AI-powered video analytics, mobile credential management, and a centralized command center.

Outcome

Security incidents dropped 78% within the first quarter. Tailgating reduced to near zero. Visitor check-in time decreased from 8 minutes to 45 seconds. Employee satisfaction with security increased 62%.

78%
Fewer incidents
45 sec
Visitor check-in
62%
Higher satisfaction
Compliance

SaaS Startup Achieves SOC 2 Type II in Record Time

A fast-growing B2B SaaS startup was losing enterprise deals due to the lack of a SOC 2 report. They needed to achieve compliance quickly without derailing product development velocity.

Challenge

No formal security program, policies, or compliance framework. Small engineering team with no dedicated security resources. Needed SOC 2 Type II to close $5M enterprise contract.

Solution

Conducted rapid gap assessment, implemented essential controls, created policies and procedures, deployed monitoring tools, and managed the entire audit process with a preferred auditor.

Outcome

Achieved SOC 2 Type I in 8 weeks and Type II in 5 months. Closed the target enterprise contract. Established a sustainable compliance program that scales with growth.

8 weeks
To SOC 2 Type I
$5M
Contract secured
0
Dev velocity impact
"Hermes Security transformed our security posture from reactive to proactive. Their team identified and remediated vulnerabilities we did not know existed, and their SOC gives us peace of mind around the clock."
-- CISO, Fortune 500 Financial Services Company

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