Vulnerability Management as a Service (VMaaS)

To boost security and cut operating costs, a leading global law firm chose to move away from decentralised vulnerability scanning and remediation. With guidance from Secure Chain Technology Group, the firm successfully made the shift

As cyberattacks grow more advanced, businesses must stay ahead with smarter, more reliable security. Meanwhile, outdated systems and weak website setups make it easy for attackers to steal data, install malware, or access customer accounts.

That’s why effective vulnerability management matters. By staying ahead of threats, organisations can close security gaps, protect their systems, and build long-term resilience.

Building a strong vulnerability management program isn’t easy without the right tools. To succeed, organisations need a continuous lifecycle that includes asset discovery, prioritization, assessment, remediation, and verification. Alongside this, effective reporting helps track progress, maintain compliance, and protect sensitive data. With this approach, businesses can stay secure, meet audit requirements, and safeguard customer trust.

GLOBAL LAW FIRM is a leading global provider of integrated legal and business services.

Across 8 key sectors they deliver Legal Services, Legal Operations and Business Services which can combine to deliver bespoke solutions for its clients.

Protecting GLOBAL LAW FIRM’s data and its clients, remains a top priority. However, with over 600 servers and 5,000 client PCs, managing such a large and complex infrastructure posed a major challenge. To keep everything secure and consistent, the firm needed a smarter, more scalable solution.

The company was relying on multiple tools and service providers to ensure all systems were monitored and kept up to date.

Now Vulnerability assessments, remediation and compliance scans and reporting are supplied by a VMaaS (Vulnerability Management as a Service) provided by Secure Chain using Qualys as its assessment and remediation platform.

 

Leaving Behind Fragmented Remediation Methods

To get their Jon and his team realised they would need a partner and an improved toolset to find, and remediate security vulnerabilities. For that GLOBAL LAW FIRM chose Secure Chain Technology Group to implement and managed the new toolset Qualys (VM) and (PM). 

Secure Chain and GLOBAL LAW FIRM chose Qualys for its powerful automation, enabling consistent patching across Windows and third-party apps. Its strong vulnerability assessment and reporting features also helped reduce tool sprawl and streamline remediation.

Secure Chain Technology Group proposed a tailored Vulnerability Management Program to address GLOBAL LAW FIRM’s specific challenges. The solution Included;

Vulnerability assessments: Regular and through assessments of GLOBAL LAW FIRM’s IT Infrastructure to identify and prioritize vulnerabilities based on their severity, asset criticality and potential impact.

Automated scanning tools: Implementation of cutting edge toolset Qualy’s allowed for automated scanning and discovery of vulnerabilities across the network, including both on-premise and cloud environments.

Patch management: Developing a comprehensive patch management strategy to promptly address identified vulnerabilities, ensuring the timely deployment of security patches and updates.

Compliance Monitoring: Continuous monitoring of regulatory compliance requirements and alignment of vulnerability practices to meet these standards.

Secure Chain Technology Group worked closely with GLOBAL LAW FIRM to roll out the Vulnerability Management Program in phases. Starting with assessments, they moved on to tool development, policy rollout, and staff training. Throughout the process, they ensured the program stayed scalable and adaptable to evolving threats.

Key Outcomes

Improved Security Posture: Through continuous monitoring Secure Chain are constantly assessing GLOBAL LAW FIRM’s environment to ensure there is a prompt response too any updates or remediation that may be required.

Resource Optimization: Outsourcing vulnerability management to Secure Chain allowed GLOBAL LAW FIRM to focus on core business IT functions, leveraging the expertise of a dedicated team without the need for extensive internal resources.

Enhanced Compliance: The automated compliance monitoring and alignment of vulnerability management practices helped GLOBAL LAW FIRM maintain compliance with various data protection and privacy regulations.

Incident response Efficiency: The managed service played a crucial role in detecting and responding to vulnerabilities minimising the amount of security incidents and minimizing the impact of potential breaches.

Stronger Security Through Smart Partnerships

GLOBAL LAW FIRM partnered with Secure Chain Technology Group to strengthen its cybersecurity, meet compliance requirements, and use resources more efficiently. By taking this step, the firm moved away from fragmented vulnerability management and gained a more unified, effective solution.

Why This Matters

As cyber threats grow more advanced, businesses must act fast to protect systems and data. At the same time, staying compliant demands consistent, proactive security. This case study shows how outsourcing vulnerability management to experts like Secure Chain Technology Group leads to stronger protection, smoother operations, and long-term peace of mind.