Case
Alight secures its critical assets with Conscia Managed Firewall
What do you do when faced with the strict security requirements of the NIS2 Directive, but lack the resources and specialist expertise needed to meet them? Alight found the answer in Conscia Managed Firewall, protecting its critical assets while providing the peace of mind it needs.
Project type
Managed Firewall
Challenge: Limited resources and specialist expertise.
Solution: Advanced protection with a managed next-generation firewall service.
Result: Stronger security and operational resilience.
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Client
AlightConscia office
Conscia Sweden
Many organisations face the challenge of meeting the requirements of the NIS2 Directive while protecting their business-critical assets. At the same time, limited internal resources and a shortage of specialist expertise can make this difficult. A trusted partner can help by designing, implementing and operating advanced security solutions.
Alight is a leading renewable energy company that develops, owns and operates large-scale solar and battery storage projects across Europe. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Alight delivers clean energy that supports the transition to a more sustainable future.
Limited resources and specialist expertise
As Alight prepared for NIS2, the company recognised that it did not have the internal resources or specialist expertise required to design, implement and operate the level of network security needed to protect its critical assets. Building this capability internally would have taken considerable time and introduced unnecessary risk in the meantime.
Advanced protection with a managed next-generation firewall service
Alight chose to work with Conscia, starting with a thorough risk assessment of its operations. Based on the assessment, Conscia designed and implemented next-generation firewalls across Alight’s critical assets. The solution includes ongoing operation and maintenance, supported by clearly defined incident and change management processes. Conscia also provides specialist expertise tailored to Alight’s requirements.
The solution implemented was Conscia Managed Firewall, a managed service designed to protect Alight’s network against advanced threats. It allows Alight to focus on its core business while Conscia takes care of specialised cybersecurity operations. The new firewall solution also represents an important step towards NIS2 compliance.
Stronger security and operational resilience
Today, Alight is in a stronger position in terms of both security and operational resilience than before its collaboration with Conscia. With Conscia as a partner, Alight can draw on specialist expertise for technical tasks that go beyond its internal capabilities.
I really feel that we are in safe hands, and that peace of mind is invaluable.
Nacim Ladjouze
Head of Asset Management at Alight
Why Conscia?
- Expertise and flexibility. Conscia brings extensive expertise in cybersecurity and network architecture, adapting the service to Alight’s specific requirements and operating environment.
- An end-to-end service. From the initial risk assessment and design to implementation, operations and ongoing maintenance, the capabilities are brought together in one predictable service.
- Peace of mind and greater focus. Alight can focus on its core business, knowing that its critical assets are supported by cybersecurity specialists.
- A strategic foundation for the future. Managed Firewall is an important component of a Zero Trust architecture. For Alight, the solution is not only a significant step towards meeting regulatory requirements, but also provides a security foundation that can evolve alongside the changing threat landscape. [alright | Word]
As traditional network boundaries become less distinct, firewalls remain an important component of a modern Zero Trust architecture. Security is no longer simply about protecting the network perimeter. Traffic, users and applications need to be continuously verified, regardless of where they are located. For organisations such as Alight, Managed Firewall can therefore support both NIS2 compliance and a longer-term strategy for a more resilient IT infrastructure.
About Conscia Managed Firewall
Conscia Managed Firewall is a managed security service designed to provide advanced protection for organisations’ critical assets. As part of a Zero Trust architecture, it combines on-premises security infrastructure with centralised, cloud-based management.
Conscia’s specialists manage the design, implementation, operation and maintenance of the solution, allowing organisations to focus on their core business while maintaining a strong network security posture. The service is tailored to individual customer requirements and can support NIS2 compliance without requiring organisations to build and maintain all the necessary specialist expertise internally.
About Alight
Alight helps energy-intensive businesses transition to renewable energy by switching to solar power. The company develops, owns and operates solar installations and battery storage projects across Europe.
Founded in 2013 as Eneo Solutions, Alight was established with the aim of helping businesses transition to solar power and accelerate the move towards a clean energy future. By 2030, Alight aims to have at least 5 GW of installed capacity.
Managed Services
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Project type
Managed Firewall
Challenge: Limited resources and specialist expertise.
Solution: Advanced protection with a managed next-generation firewall service.
Result: Stronger security and operational resilience.
Keywords
Client
AlightConscia office
Conscia Sweden
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