Ursa in Action: Real-World Cybersecurity Use Cases

Olivia, the IT Manager of a Large School

Issue: Olivia is responsible for maintaining the school's IT infrastructure, which includes regular patching of all systems. She needs to report monthly on the status of these patching remediations to the Principle, who may not be tech-savvy but still needs to understand the overall security posture of the school.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's continuous vulnerability scanning and monthly reporting features are perfect for Olivia's needs. The continuous scanning will identify any vulnerabilities that need patching, helping Olivia prioritise her team's work. The monthly reports, on the other hand, are comprehensive yet easy to understand, providing a clear picture of the school's security posture. These reports will allow Olivia to effectively communicate the status of patching remediations to the Principle, highlighting any areas of concern and the steps taken to address them. The "set and forget" nature of the Ursa system also means Olivia can focus on remediation efforts.

Natalie, the Compliance Officer of a Financial Institution

Issue: Natalie is responsible for ensuring that all changes to the institution's IT infrastructure follow the established Change Control processes. She is concerned about potential changes that are not properly recorded and approved, such as firewall configurations, which could expose the institution to security risks and compliance issues.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's continuous firewall scanning feature is an invaluable tool for Natalie. If a change is made to the firewall configuration that opens or closes unintended ports, Ursa will raise an alarm. This immediate alert allows Natalie to investigate whether the change was part of an approved change control process. If it was not, she can initiate an incident response process to rectify the issue and reinforce the importance of adhering to the Change Control Processes. This proactive approach helps maintain the institution's security posture and compliance status.

Brendan, the IT Manager

Issue: Brendan has recently taken over the IT department in a large school district. He's unsure about the current state of the network infrastructure and the potential vulnerabilities that may exist.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's continuous vulnerability scanning and monthly reports will help Bredna understand the current state of the network and plan for remediation. The rogue device detection feature will also help him identify any unauthorized devices on the network.

Benjamin, the Compliance Officer of an Aged Care Facility Provider

Issue: Benjamin is responsible for ensuring the security of the residents' personal and medical data. He needs to ensure that all systems in the environment are up-to-date and not vulnerable to Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), which could potentially lead to data breaches.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's continuous vulnerability scanning feature is an invaluable tool for Benjamin. It continually scans for security vulnerabilities both internally and externally, identifying any systems that are out-of-date or vulnerable to known CVEs. The monthly reports generated by Ursa provide a detailed overview of these vulnerabilities, aiding Benjamin in effective planning and remediation tracking. By addressing these vulnerabilities promptly, Benjamin can ensure the security of the residents' data and maintain the facility's compliance with data protection regulations.

Emily, the Network Administrator

Issue: Emily is worried about potential misconfigurations in the school's firewall that could expose the network to threats.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's continuous firewall scanning will alert Emily if any unintended ports are opened or closed due to a misconfiguration, helping her maintain the integrity of the firewall.

David, the Compliance Officer

Issue: David is responsible for ensuring that the school's IT infrastructure complies with various regulations. He needs to know the patch levels of the environment month to month.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's monthly reporting feature provides a comprehensive 360-degree security posture report, which will help David keep track of the patch levels and other compliance-related metrics.

Lisa, the System Administrator

Issue: Lisa is responsible for managing the school's Web applications. She needs to ensure that none of the certificates expire unexpectedly, causing system downtime.

Ursa Solution: Ursa's SSL certificate reporting feature continuously scans internal and external certificates and provides a monthly report with all upcoming expiry dates, helping Lisa manage the certificates effectively.