OVERVIEW
For over a century, Edgewood Companies has been a dedicated guardian of the land around Lake Tahoe, helping to make a positive impact on both the landscape and community. Their diverse portfolio includes the prestigious Edgewood Tahoe Resort, the Edgewood Water Company, and extensive real estate holdings. Given the diversity of their operations, maintaining strong cybersecurity is essential.
Edgewood Companies’ IT Manager Ernesto Padilla, IT Specialist Marshall Lazaneo, and Executive Director of IT Matthew Desmond trust Trend Micro to provide comprehensive protection. Our Trend Vision One enterprise cybersecurity platform—and powerful integrated solutions—help ensure the smooth operation of Edgewood Companies’ diverse businesses, safeguarding sensitive guest and stakeholder data.
With the power of real-time alerts and reporting, we can manage situations early before they become problematic.
Marshall Lazaneo
IT Specialist, Edgewood Companies
Industry
Hospitality
Employees
500
Region
United States, North America
IT Environment
Microsoft Office 365
Solutions
- Simplifies security management with a user-friendly, all-in-one console
- Saves time on security investigations with centralized data and reporting
- Protects sensitive guest and stakeholder data, preserving brand reputation and customer trust
CHALLENGES
Edgewood Companies prioritizes protecting sensitive guest data. This is a constant concern in the hospitality sector, in which data breaches can severely damage reputation and customer trust. While external attacks are a concern, internal vulnerabilities also pose a significant risk. “We have seen issues like spam, scam emails, and business email compromises,” says Lazaneo. “We needed visibility into what our internal employees were doing to make sure they were compliant and making safe choices.”
The Trend Vision One console has eliminated the need to switch between different portals, freeing our IT staff to focus on more strategic initiatives.
Matthew Desmond
Executive Director of IT, Edgewood Companies
WHY TREND
The breadth of capabilities and deep visibility achieved with Trend Vision One were the key deciding factors for Edgewood Companies in choosing Trend. “Working with the depth of [Trend Vision One] has fundamentally changed how we manage cybersecurity,” says Lazaneo.
As a happy Trend customer in an earlier role, Desmond was impressed by the platform’s robust extended detection and response (XDR) capabilities. “We needed a solution that was top tier, which is why we chose Trend,” says Desmond. “We went from our security being a priority four to a ten.”
SOLUTION
Trend Vision One is now a cornerstone of Edgewood Companies’ security strategy. “We’ve restructured our security for basically every department, every piece of our inventory, and all devices,” says Desmond.
With the platform’s Endpoint Security solution, Edgewood Companies safeguards their complex IT environment. Their security posture is further strengthened by the platform’s Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) solution, which enables them to swiftly identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
The company also leverages our Email and Collaboration Security solution for granular control and custom rules to combat sophisticated spam and phishing attempts. “Trend has given us the information we need to lock down aspects of our environment we might not have thought were problematic,” says Lazaneo.
RESULTS
Thanks to Trend, Edgewood Companies has shifted from a reactive approach to a proactive security management strategy. ”With the power of real-time alerts and reporting, we can manage situations early before they become problematic,” says Lazaneo.
The company’s partnership with Trend has also led to significant operational efficiencies. “The Trend Vision One console has eliminated the need to switch between different portals, freeing our IT staff to focus on more strategic initiatives,” says Desmond. “We don’t have to go on a wild goose chase to find information—the console gives us all the information we need.”
Edgewood Companies’ partnership with Trend has also fostered peace of mind. “If we were to deal with a security incident, we wouldn’t be dealing with it alone. We have a team behind us just in case something happens,” says Lazaneo.
WHAT'S NEXT
Edgewood Companies aims to stay ahead of evolving threats and is investigating capabilities like zero trust network access and AI-powered features to create a more comprehensive security ecosystem. The company will continue to collaborate closely with Trend, leveraging their managed services and expert insights to anticipate and address future security challenges. “We’re always moving forward with our security,” says Desmond.
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