Wikborg Rein Partners with River Security for Agile, Always-On Penetration Testing
Wikborg Rein Partners with River Security for Agile, Always-On Penetration Testing
“River Security’s Active Focus service provides valuable real-time insights into our digital attack surface. Their expert team and continuous, agile penetration testing allow us to identify and fix vulnerabilities as soon as they arise and before they get exploited by threat actors. Our partnership with River Security helps us stay one step ahead of evolving cyber threats, and we confidently recommend Active Focus to any business interested in building a strong, proactive cybersecurity posture.”
– Sigmund Solås-Johansen; Cloud and IT Ops Manager, Wikborg Rein
Wikborg Rein is one of Norway’s largest and most international law firms, known for providing top-quality legal expertise across industries such as banking, corporate law, shipping, and dispute resolution. With global offices in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, London, Shanghai, and Singapore, the firm handles sensitive client data daily. For Wikborg Rein, a strong cybersecurity posture is important for maintaining the trust clients place in them every day. In a field where confidentiality is paramount, Wikborg Rein recognized the need for a continuous and proactive approach to cybersecurity to supplement their existing robust traditional solutions.
Challenges
The sensitive nature of legal work and client data makes law firms attractive targets for cybercriminals. Wikborg Rein needed a solution that could adapt to the increasingly dynamic and complex threat environment while providing continuous protection. The firm sought:
- Comprehensive visibility into its evolving digital attack surface.
- A proactive, expert-led solution to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities as they arise.
- An additional layer of agile, always-on penetration testing beyond what traditional, more reactive measures can offer.
Solution: Active Focus by River Security
After testing Active Focus over three months, Wikborg Rein committed to a three-year partnership with River Security. This decision was driven by the solution’s ability to combine real-time attack surface management with continuous expert-led penetration testing.
Key aspects of the solution include:
- Continuous Monitoring: Real-time assessments of the firm’s evolving digital attack surface, uncovering and addressing vulnerabilities as they arise.
- Agile Micropenetration Testing: All modifications to the external digital attack surface are subject to continuous testing to uncover and mitigate risks before they can be exploited.
- Actionable Insights: River Security’s team provides clear, prioritized recommendations while removing noise and false positives, enabling Wikborg Rein to act swiftly and efficiently.
Outcomes
- Proactive Threat Detection: Combining external attack surface management with agile, expert-led micropenetration testing, Active Focus provides Wikborg Rein with an always-updated, prioritized overview of risks to be addressed. By removing noise and false positives, the service enables swift action on critical vulnerabilities while maintaining operational efficiency.
- Expert Security Guidance: Direct access to River Security’s offensive security experts, including monthly meetings with River Security’s Threat Intelligence Managers, allows Wikborg Rein to address new threats in real-time and refine internal security measures with confidence.
- Long-Term Commitment to Cybersecurity: Opting for a three-year agreement demonstrates Wikborg Rein’s dedication to staying ahead of cyber threats. This strategic partnership ensures the firm is well-equipped to adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
River Security quote
“We proudly support Wikborg Rein in their comprehensive, proactive approach to cybersecurity. By adding River Security’s always-on penetration testing service Active Focus to their existing traditional cyberdefenses, we help them further enhance resilience and adopt a dynamic and very strong cybersecurity posture. It’s an honour to collaborate with Wikborg Rein on this exciting multi-year journey.”
– Martin Andreassen, Business Developer, River Security
Facts
- Founded: 1923
- Locations: Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, London, Shanghai, Singapore
- Industry: Full-service business law, specializing in banking, corporate law, shipping, and dispute resolution
- Employees: 380+ lawyers and support staff
