Customer Stories

Chapel Hill Denham Upgrades Security and Efficiency with Sophos XGS Firewall

Customer Name: Chapel Hill Denham

Industry: Independent Investment Banking

Location/Country: Lagos, Nigeria

Solution: Sophos XGS Firewall

Partner: Reliance Infosystems

Overview

Chapel Hill Denham (CHD) is a leading independent investment banking, securities trading, and investment management firm based in Lagos, Nigeria. The firm is renowned for providing top-tier advisory, execution, and investment services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals focused on investing in and developing Nigeria and Africa.

With a client-centric approach, CHD offers a comprehensive range of services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, capital raising, securities trading, asset management, and private wealth management. Committed to integrity and excellence, Chapel Hill Denham has earned recognition as a market leader in Nigeria’s financial sector.

The Key Challenges

Despite being renowned for its services, CHD faced several critical challenges that impeded operational efficiency. Their legacy infrastructure lacked comprehensive monitoring, relied heavily on VPNs, and raised concerns about business continuity. 
These outdated systems struggled to keep up with evolving cyber threats, posing risks to client data and business operations. They needed a modernized approach to secure their expanding network.

The Turning Point

Faced with the urgent need for a modernized approach to secure their expanding network, Chapel Hill Denham recognized the importance of fortifying their security posture. The firm turned to Reliance Infosystems for expertise and support.

Reliance Infosystems implemented the Sophos XGS Firewall, a state-of-the-art security solution that significantly enhanced Chapel Hill Denham’s network security and visibility. This next-generation firewall provided a comprehensive security solution, offering:

Enhanced Network Visibility and Control:

Sophos XGS Firewall streamlined network monitoring with centralized management, allowing CHD to identify and address potential threats promptly.

Robust Security Features:

Advanced features like Deep Packet Inspection and Intrusion Detection & Prevention safeguarded CHD's network from malware, ransomware, and other cyberattacks.

Improved Business Continuity:

The solution enhanced inter-branch connectivity and incorporated automated backup scheduling, minimizing downtime, and ensuring critical data remained accessible.

Embracing Transformation

The implementation of Sophos XGS Firewall significantly improved Chapel Hill Denham’s security posture. With a 95% improvement score, the solution delivered tangible benefits:

Enhanced Security

The firewall solution effectively safeguarded CHD’s network and data, fostering trust with clients and investors.

Streamlined Operations

Centralized management and automated backups simplified IT operations, freeing up resources for strategic initiatives.

Peace of Mind

CHD enjoyed a more robust business continuity plan, ensuring seamless operations even in unforeseen circumstances.

A New Dawn

“Excellent experience so far”

— Chapel Hill Denham

CHD’s partnership with Reliance Infosystems and Sophos has ushered in a new era of secure investment management. With a robust security foundation, CHD can confidently focus on delivering exceptional services to its clients.

Are you ready to transform your business with innovative security solutions? Engage Reliance Infosystems today to explore how we can help you achieve unparalleled security and efficiency

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