Secure

Identity & Endpoint Security

Security starts with
continuous trust.

Every access request
comes down to two things:
is this the right person, and
is this a trusted device?

DC9 manages both sides of that decision. Identity controls determine who should have access. Endpoint security determines whether the device requesting it can be trusted. Together, they create a continuously managed security layer around the people and devices connecting to your business.

Together, they create a continuously managed security layer around the people and devices connecting to your business.

Trusted identity

Access depends on the right person signing in from the right place, under the right conditions.

DC9 manages the identity controls that make that possible, including:

Lifecycle

Identity lifecycle and account governance Joiner, mover and leaver processes

Authentication

Multi-factor authentication Single sign-on

Access policy

Conditional access Privileged access

Ongoing governance

Access reviews Identity risk monitoring

Access changes as people, roles and risk change.

DC9 continuously reviews and manages those controls to reduce
unnecessary access and govern privileged access as roles and risks change.

The outcome is simple: access is granted because it is trusted, not simply because the password was correct.

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Trusted devices

Trust does not end with identity. It extends to the device requesting access.

DC9 keeps endpoints in a trusted state by managing the controls that decide whether a device is secure, current and safe to connect, so every access decision rests on a trusted user and a trusted device. That includes:

Security configuration and hardening

Patch and update compliance

Vulnerability management

Endpoint protection and EDR

Device health and compliance

Application control

Encryption and security policy

Continuous posture monitoring

Run keeps devices configured, maintained, and performing. Secure keeps them trusted, monitored, and protected.

Together, those disciplines create a stronger access decision. The user may be trusted, but the device must be trusted too.

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EDR is not set and forget.

Installing endpoint protection is only the starting point. EDR needs to be continuously configured, tuned, monitored, and maintained as threats change.

DC9 actively manages security policies, detection tuning, sensor health, configuration,
exclusions and exceptions, IOC and IOA content, threat intelligence, response settings
and platform health. As new attack techniques, indicators and detection gaps emerge, we
review and adjust the protection environment.

As new attack techniques, indicators and detection gaps emerge, we review and adjust the protection environment.

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EDR only remains effective when it is actively managed.

Managed CrowdStrike MSSP

Faster response. Shared operational learning. Consistent improvements across the environments we manage.

When DC9 identifies a compromise, attack pattern, IOC, IOA, detection gap
or opportunity to improve security, we assess it centrally through our
CrowdStrike MSSP platform. Relevant improvements are then applied across
the wider managed estate, with each change assessed for customer
relevance and impact. What we learn in one environment helps strengthen
protection across others.

When we learn something from one environment, we can use that knowledge to strengthen protection across the wider estate we manage.

Endpoint Security

Prevention and EDR.

Detection and investigation.

Containment and response.

Identity Security

Identity threat detection.

Credential and privileged-access risk.

Suspicious identity activity.

AI Detection & Response

Monitor AI usage.

Help protect against sensitive data exposure, unsafe interactions and AI-related threats.

Data Protection

DLP and sensitive data monitoring.

Controls around inappropriate data
access, movement and exposure.

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The attacker does not see a wall
between identity and endpoint.

Once inside, movement can begin in seconds. The organisational boundary
between identity security and endpoint security is one the attacker never sees,
so we do not build one.

82%

of detections involved no malware (the attacker logged in).

39%

of breaches involved stolen credentials somewhere in the chain.

27s

fastest observed breakout from initial access to lateral movement.

>99%

reduction in identity compromise risk with modern MFA.

Sources: CrowdStrike Global Threat Report 2026; Verizon DBIR 2026; Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2025.

Detect. Investigate.
Respond.

We continuously monitor identity and endpoint signals for suspicious behaviour and emerging threats, using threat intelligence to validate alerts.

Detect

We continuously monitor identity and endpoint signals for suspicious behaviour and emerging threats, using threat intelligence to validate alerts.

Investigate

Our team triages detections, validates and enriches the evidence, and investigates identity and endpoint activity through behavioural analysis.

Respond

Where action is required, we isolate affected endpoints, contain the threat, remediate, escalate and coordinate the incident response.

DC9 investigates relevant alerts, reduces unnecessary noise and takes action when risk is confirmed.

DC9 remains responsible for turning security signals into decisions, actions and a clear response.

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HOW WE OPERATE YOUR SECURITY

Security operations are continuous. DC9 monitors
the environment, investigates activity, manages
the controls and keeps the security posture
moving as threats and the business change.

Continuous
monitoring

Identity and endpoint activity is monitored for suspicious behavior, emerging threats and changes in risk.

Investigation & response

Detections are assessed by our team. Where action is required, we investigate, contain, remediate and escalate.

Security hygiene

We review identity risk, privileged access, vulnerabilities, policy exceptions and recurring security issues that increase exposure over time.

Review & improvement

Security trends, actions and outstanding risks are reviewed with the customer, with controls and policies adjusted where required.

You see what’s changed, what we’ve acted on, what remains at risk and what comes next.

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Secure

Trusted identities and
protected endpoints
Managed together

DC9 manages the identity controls and endpoint protection your business relies on, with ongoing monitoring, tuning and response.

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