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Building Stronger Digital Defenses at Lotus Capital Limited
Customer Name: Lotus Capital Linited
Industry: Financial Services Industry
Location/Country: Lagos, Nigeria
Solution: Sophos XGS Firewall
Partner: Reliance Infosystems
Overview
Lotus Capital Limited is a prominent ethical investment management firm based in Nigeria, specializing in non-interest finance. Established to provide investment solutions that align with Islamic finance principles, the company has become a pioneer in the industry. Lotus Capital offers a range of services including asset management, private wealth management, and financial advisory services. Their product portfolio includes the Lotus Halal Fixed Income Fund, Lotus Halal Investment Fund, and the Lotus Halal Equity Exchange Traded Fund (LHE ETF), among others.
With a commitment to ethical investing, Lotus Capital provides tools such as wealth planners, Hajj plan calculators, and Zakat calculators to assist clients in managing their finances in accordance with Islamic principles. The company operates from its headquarters in Lagos and has an office in Abuja, serving a diverse clientele seeking halal investment opportunities.
The Security Challenge: Aging Infrastructure, Expiring Support
Lotus Capital Limited had long relied on its XG Appliance firewall to safeguard its operations. However, as time passed, the XG appliance reached its end of life, leaving the company in a precarious position. The Sophos support for this appliance was also ending, and with it, crucial security services that had kept their digital infrastructure protected.
The company faced several significant challenges:
End-of-Life Appliance
The XG firewall was nearing the end of its service life, meaning no further updates or patches would be provided, leading to potential vulnerabilities.
Loss of Sophos Support
As the firewall’s support was being discontinued, Lotus Capital faced the looming threat of reduced security coverage, jeopardizing the safety of their critical data.
Imminent Service Disruption
The ongoing security services tied to the XG appliance were set to stop, leaving their network exposed.
Compliance Risks
With aging hardware and expiring security services, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and ensuring a safe operational environment became increasingly difficult.
The Defining Moment: A Strategic Decision for Maximum Protection
Recognizing the severity of the risk, Lotus Capital Limited partnered with us to chart a proactive path forward. After a comprehensive review of their environment and operational needs, a migration strategy was developed to transition from the aging Sophos XG firewall to the next-generation Sophos XGS Firewall, an enterprise-grade solution designed for the evolving threat landscape.
The deployment involved a carefully planned and executed migration process:
- Full assessment of existing infrastructure and network demands.
- Seamless migration to the Sophos XGS platform, ensuring minimal downtime and business disruption.
- Comprehensive testing to validate system integrity, security protocols, and user experience post-migration.
- Transition support to ensure smooth adoption of the new system.
Welcoming Change: Stability, Security, and Confidence Restored
The adoption of the Sophos XGS Firewall delivered immediate and tangible improvements across the organization. With the migration complete, Lotus Capital now enjoys:
A Fully Supported Security Environment
Their infrastructure is backed by active OEM support, guaranteeing regular updates, advanced threat protection, and access to expert technical assistance.
Enhanced User Security
Users now browse the internet through secure, encrypted channels, significantly reducing the risk of cyber threats and data breaches.
Operational Stability
With the environment stabilized, internal systems operate more efficiently, reducing downtime and improving overall business productivity.
Scalability and Future-readiness
The new firewall architecture is designed to grow with Lotus Capital, accommodating future expansion, modern technologies, and emerging business needs.
Improved Stability
The environment is now 99% stable, with smooth operations that provide peace of mind to both IT staff and end-users.
Emerging Possibilities: A Secure and Efficient Future
Today, Lotus Capital Limited stands on a stronger, more secure foundation. With the Sophos XGS Firewall fully integrated into their operations, they have eliminated the risks associated with unsupported legacy systems and positioned themselves for sustained success.
They now benefit from a security infrastructure that evolves with emerging threats, supports regulatory compliance, enhances customer trust, and provides the agility required to pursue future innovations with confidence.
This journey reflects more than just an upgrade, but also a transformation that empowers Lotus Capital to confidently navigate the future of business.
Secure your business today – just like Lotus Capital. Contact us to discover how we can assist you in transitioning to next-generation security solutions, ensuring a future of stability, security, and growth.
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