How to win: First Cyber Security Tooling & Managed Services Tender

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Lot - 1: FRH Cyber Security Tooling & Managed Services for GWR & AWC AI-powered managed cybersecurity is essential to counter a threat landscape marked by short attack timelines and sophisticated automated attacks. To address this, the organisation will procure a single integrated 24/7 managed security service covering Email Security, Network Detection and Response (NDR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM). The solution uses AI-driven automation, machine learning, and a managed SOC model to deliver real-time detection, triage, containment, and recovery across the estate. Automated detection and response reduce alert fatigue, cut mean time to respond (MTTR) and eliminate workflow bottlenecks that inhibit manual or traditional SOC operations. AI-powered response enables machine-speed containment for threats detected anywhere across the network, endpoint, email, and cloud services, while ensuring seamless integration of new and existing tooling. *- Strategic Objectives Enhance Threat Detection and Response Capabilities: Use AI-powered analysis and automation across email, endpoints, networks, and cloud environments for real-time

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