Darktrace To Protect Leading British Port Group In Million-Dollar-Deal

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Darktrace, a leader in cyber security AI, has secured a million-dollar deal with a major UK port group to safeguard its IT and OT environments. The organization, crucial to the UK supply chain, aims to enhance resilience against cyber threats. Darktrace's Enterprise Immune System and Antigena will enable proactive threat response and operational continuity. With 90% of global goods transported by sea, maritime cybersecurity is increasingly vital as the industry faces rising attacks on critical infrastructure.

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• Secured a million-dollar deal with a leading UK port group.
• Enhanced protection of critical infrastructure against cyber threats using advanced AI technologies.
• Improved operational continuity and rapid threat response capabilities with Enterprise Immune System and Antigena.

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CAMBRIDGE, England, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today announced that one of the UK's leading port groups has selected Darktrace's AI to protect its IT and OT environment in a million-dollar-deal.

The company, which employs over a thousand people and handles tens of millions of tonnes of cargo annually, facilitates the importing and exporting of vital goods across multiple ports in the UK. Given its critical role in the smooth running of the country's supply chain, the organization turned to Darktrace AI to ensure its IT and OT are protected against a fast-moving threat landscape. It has adopted Darktrace's Enterprise Immune System and Darktrace Antigena to not only provide the organization with complete visibility of its enterprise but to take rapid, precise action to contain in-progress attacks, enforcing normal so that events can run smoothly and operations can continue without disruption.

90% of globally traded goods are carried by maritime transport, which has become a target for attackers looking to disrupt critical national infrastructure. Additionally, ports rely on complex infrastructure which combines machinery and operational technology with communications and IT systems, thus widening the number of potential entry points for adversaries to exploit. While converged IT/OT environments have historically been notoriously difficult to protect, organizations are increasingly drawing on the ability of AI to learn the "pattern of life" for everything in the cyber-physical system so that it can identify even subtle indications of an emerging attack.

"We are really pleased to be protecting an organization so central to the UK economy," said Poppy Gustafsson OBE, CEO of Darktrace. "Cyber-physical attacks seeking to disrupt the supply of food, water and gas are rising and organizations are assessing how best to protect the critical infrastructure that we all rely on. AI can defend a business at every layer and take targeted action to stop threats in any environment before spiralling into a potentially devastating situation."

About Darktrace

Darktrace (DARK:L), a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 6,800 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. Darktrace's fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine's "Most Influential Companies" for 2021.

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FAQ

What deal did Darktrace announce on April 27, 2022?

On April 27, 2022, Darktrace announced a million-dollar deal to protect the IT and OT environments of a leading UK port group.

How does Darktrace's technology help the port group?

Darktrace's technology provides the port group with complete visibility of its operations and the ability to take rapid action to contain in-progress cyber attacks.

Why is maritime cybersecurity important according to Darktrace?

Maritime cybersecurity is crucial because 90% of globally traded goods are transported by sea, making the sector a target for cyber attackers.

What technologies are being used in the deal with the UK port group?

The technologies being utilized include Darktrace's Enterprise Immune System and Darktrace Antigena.

What impact does this deal have on Darktrace stock (DRKTY, DRKTF)?

The deal could positively affect Darktrace's stock by demonstrating its capability in securing significant contracts and enhancing its market presence.