January 20, 2022
Adastra Group, renowned for its commitment to safeguarding sensitive data of clients and employees alike, recognizes the evolving sophistication of cyber threats. In response, the company has proactively elevated its cybersecurity measures by implementing Whalebone Immunity, an advanced DNS security solution that meets Adastra’s rigorous business requirements and addresses current challenges.
Whalebone Immunity expands the security technology portfolio utilized within Adastra Group by providing DNS traffic control, ensuring users are protected even if they inadvertently click on malicious links. This not only enhances user confidence but also streamlines operations for IT support and Security departments.
Protection extends beyond on-premise infrastructure to encompass all devices, including corporate laptops used by employees working remotely, thanks to the Home Office Security agent.
Operating on a preventive basis, Whalebone Immunity intercepts harmful activities before they occur, such as blocking access to dangerous websites or preventing ransomware from encrypting files.
Powered by artificial intelligence and informed by data collected from millions of users, Whalebone’s evaluation technology is supported by its in-house analytical team, reducing false positive detections and minimizing the risk of incorrectly blocked domains.
Adastra Group’s adoption of Whalebone Immunity underscores its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cybersecurity in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
“Whalebone Immunity delivers multi-layered protection. It prevents users from accessing malicious websites during internet browsing. In email operations, it supplements our existing antispam and antiphishing protection, and at the system level, it blocks communication initiated by malicious software or services. Additionally, it provides our IT team with full visibility into DNS traffic, enabling us to identify otherwise ‘invisible’ threats, such as DNS tunneling or cryptocurrency mining,” says Michal Čech, Group Chief Information Officer of Adastra.
Adastra implemented the solution in September 2021, and it currently safeguards Adastra’s systems and data, including those of its entities in four countries: the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Bulgaria, and Canada, where the aforementioned Home Office Security agent is deployed. The security measures are planned to be gradually extended to other branches in the future.
