Partner Success Story - Excepta

Challenge

Excepta, a leader in secure data continuity solutions, recognized early that merging security and backup technology was not just innovative but necessary to address evolving cybersecurity threats effectively. Traditional IT silos hindered the creation of robust cyber-resilient environments. Prior to partnering with WatchGuard, Excepta used various security solutions that lacked the capability to integrate deeply into their pioneering EXFS Vault, a platform designed to revolutionize data backup and cyber recovery.

Solution

In seeking a technology partner, Excepta prioritized innovation, flexibility, and a vendor willing to support an unconventional approach. WatchGuard was selected for its comprehensive product suite and collaborative attitude toward developing integrated solutions.

Excepta began by incorporating WatchGuard’s firewalls into the EXFS Vault, enhancing its security capabilities. The integration progressed to include advanced endpoint detection and response (EPDR) and multi-factor authentication (MFA), turning EXFS Vault into a unified cybersecurity and cyber recovery solution. This integration not only solidified EXFS Vault’s market position as a pioneering product but also leveraged WatchGuard’s reliability and ease of use to facilitate seamless deployments.

Results and Expansion

The collaboration with WatchGuard transformed Excepta’s backend operations, enabling the delivery of a unique cyber recovery solution – CRaaS with EXFS Vault. This solution offers comprehensive protection and rapid recovery, critical for organizations looking to fortify their data against cyber threats.

Since the integration, Excepta has seen significant improvements in operational efficiency and client satisfaction. The EXFS Vault, enhanced with WatchGuard technologies, has proven to be a life saver for organizations, providing them with a dependable safety net against cyber incidents.

“As part of our ongoing commitment to providing unparalleled cybersecurity solutions, Excepta has integrated WatchGuard’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) into our CRaaS with EXFS Vault. This addition marks a significant enhancement in our ability to offer round-the-clock threat monitoring and proactive incident response. MDR not only complements our existing security measures by adding an extra layer of protection but also supports our promise to deliver continuous, comprehensive cyber vigilance. With MDR, our clients benefit from real-time threat detection and response capabilities, ensuring that their systems are protected against the latest and most sophisticated cyber threats. This strategic enhancement solidifies our position at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, providing our clients with a robust, resilient, and responsive security environment,” said Erwin van Workum CTO at Excepta 

Future Outlook

“The success of the EXFS Vault based on WatchGuard security features has positioned Excepta as a frontrunner in cybersecurity innovation in backup and cyber recovery environments.” said Andy Schuurman, CEO at Excepta. With plans to expand its use of WatchGuard products, Excepta continues to enhance its offerings, providing clients with cutting-edge, reliable and secure integrated cyber recovery solutions.

WatchGuard’s support and Excepta’s vision for a merged security and backup and cyber recovery solution have set a new standard in the industry, illustrating how technological partnerships can revolutionize traditional approaches and create comprehensive, robust security infrastructures.