Nadja Sunter, Head of IT at OCO Global, Christine Wylie, Account Manager at Leaf IT, and Gareth Hagan, CEO at OCO Global

OCO Global Partners with Leaf IT for Enhanced Cybersecurity

OCO Global, a leader in Trade, Investment and Economic Development advisory services, operates on a global scale with a team of over 150 professionals. As technology plays a critical role in advancing OCO’s mission, safeguarding its data and networks safe is vital.

With a workforce spread across multiple time zones, the international scope of operations puts significant demands on the internal IT team to maintain around-the-clock monitoring and protection of user devices and accounts.

Challenges

The primary challenge for OCO Global was ensuring robust endpoint protection and comprehensive monitoring of their Office 365 tenancy. Traditional security measures were insufficient for their global operations, often leaving gaps during off-peak hours. The need for a cutting-edge solution that could provide round-the-clock security and real-time threat detection was paramount.

The Solution

OCO Global turned to Leaf IT, their trusted IT partner for over a decade. Given Leaf’s expertise and their award winning, established partnership with ConnectWise, Leaf recommended implementing ConnectWise MDR (Managed Detection and Response) for endpoint protection and MDR for Office 365 tenancy security.

The ConnectWise MDR, powered by SentinelOne, offers industry-leading endpoint protection. It is backed by a team of over 200 cybersecurity experts who provide 24/7 monitoring and remediation, following a follow-the-sun model. This ensures that OCO Global’s endpoints are continuously protected by a top-tier SOC team. Additionally, MDR for Microsoft Office provides comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and correction for any issues detected within the Office 365 environment, ensuring all user accounts are secure.

The Results

The deployment of ConnectWise MDR Endpoint Protection and MDR for Microsoft 365 by Leaf IT, significantly bolstered OCO Global’s cybersecurity posture. The internal IT team worked closely with Leaf to ensure a smooth rollout across the entire network. With these solutions in place, OCO Global’s devices and Office 365 tenancy are under constant surveillance, ensuring threats are mitigated before they impact users.

This proactive approach to cybersecurity has alleviated the burden on OCO Global’s internal IT team, allowing them to focus on other strategic initiatives. The partnership with Leaf IT and ConnectWise has not only enhanced security but also driven business growth and development, reinforcing OCO Global’s position as a leader in their field.

Nadja Sunter, Head of IT at OCO Global: 

Partnering with Leaf IT for over a decade has been instrumental in our cybersecurity strategy. Their expertise and the robust solutions they provided, including ConnectWise MDR and MDR for Microsoft 365, have ensured our global operations remain secure. Leaf IT’s unwavering support allows us to focus on our core mission with confidence, knowing our cybersecurity is in capable hands.