Richter has partnered with Red Helix to strengthen cybersecurity for its upcoming major infrastructure projects.

Red Helix has provided Richter 24/7 access to cyber support and protection, helping to meet the stringent demands of complex infrastructure projects.

Red Helix steamline’s compliance processes

Richter, a global consulting firm specialising in civil-structural and geotechnical engineering, has selected Red Helix to strengthen its cybersecurity.

The collaboration has pushed Richter to better manage IT risks, streamline compliance processes and secure major infrastructure projects, including work on the UK’s high-speed rail project, HS2.

Safeguarding projects, providing reassurance

Being a SME, Richter did not have unlimited resources and was spending excessive time manually addressing security alerts.   

Red Helix’s cybersecurity services includes: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR); Network Detection and Response (NDR); 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring; Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).

Through the global consultancy firm, Richter is now able to safeguard its projects and provide the strongest possible reassurance to its broader networks of suppliers, contractors and stakeholders

“Transformed our security”

Jordan Lance, Director of IT, Richter said: “Our collaboration with Red Helix has transformed our security posture and given partners, clients and stakeholders the reassurance they need to do business with us.

“Their support has allowed us to win some large construction frameworks and provided us with an incredible pool of cybersecurity professionals we would not otherwise have had access to,” finalised Lance.

“Tailored solutions”

Red Helix and Richter’s partnership began with a comprehensive audit of Richter’s infrastructure, leading to tailored solutions that have dramatically improved visibility of cyber-threats and reduced response times.

Red Helix’s 24/7 SOC, proactively monitors Richter’s environment, resolving most issues before they require intervention from the internal IT team – a shift that has saved valuable time and boosted operational efficiency.

Data sovereignty

Richter has also benefitted from enhanced key security metrics, enabling the company to fulfil more advanced reporting and data sovereignty requirements that are essential for operating in the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector today.

Red Helix has streamlined compliance with critical frameworks such as ISO, Cyber Essentials and NIST, generating automated weekly reports to help Richter maintain its certifications. 

“Advanced security platform”

Tom Exelby, Head of Cyber Security, Red Helix said: “It’s a privilege to work so closely with Richter, supporting the strengthening of their cybersecurity posture by providing the skills and experience of our team alongside our advanced security platform.

“As always, we have built our provision around Richter’s specific needs and will continue to keep pace with the company’s evolving requirements, ensuring it remains protected by the most effective security available,” Exelby concluded.