GO! Strengthens Its Cyber Resilience with SecWise

With more than 330,000 students, around 1,000 educational institutions and over 38,000 staff members, GO! Education of the Flemish Community manages a highly complex digital environment. In such a large organisation, cybersecurity is not just an IT concern. It is a critical requirement for ensuring uninterrupted education and protecting sensitive data.

After experiencing several cyberattack attempts targeting its digital workplace environment, GO! sought a more effective way to detect, investigate and respond to security threats. To achieve this, the organisation partnered with SecWise and adopted Microsoft Defender XDR as part of its security strategy.

The Security Challenge

Educational institutions have become increasingly attractive targets for cybercriminals. Large numbers of users, distributed locations and access to sensitive information create a broad attack surface that requires continuous monitoring and protection.

GO! wanted to:
- Detect threats faster
- Reduce time spent on manual investigations
- Gain greater visibility into suspicious activity
- Relieve pressure on internal IT teams
- Improve incident detection and response capabilities

The Solution

Together with SecWise, GO! implemented Microsoft Defender XDR to centralise threat detection and incident response.

By correlating signals from endpoints, identities, email and cloud environments, Microsoft Defender XDR automatically connects related events into a single incident. This enables analysts to quickly understand the full scope of an attack and respond more effectively.

SecWise supported GO! with:
- Implementing Microsoft Security technologies
- Optimising detection capabilities
- Increasing visibility across the environment
- Enhancing incident response processes
- Maximising value from existing Microsoft investments

The Result

The combination of Microsoft Defender XDR and SecWise expertise significantly reduced the effort required to investigate and respond to security events.

As a result, GO! gained:
- Faster threat detection and response
- Improved prioritisation of security incidents
- Greater visibility into risks and attack paths
- Increased operational efficiencyStronger cyber resilience across the organisation

Why This Matters

Many organisations already own Microsoft Security capabilities but only use a fraction of their potential. With the right configuration, monitoring and expertise, organisations can significantly improve their security posture without introducing additional complexity.

SecWise helps organisations:
- Maximise the value of Microsoft Security investments
- Detect and contain threats faster
- Support compliance and regulatory objectives
- Build modern Security Operations practices
- Empower internal IT teams with specialist expertise

Ready to Get More from Microsoft Security?

Whether you are looking to strengthen your security operations, improve visibility across your environment, or make better use of your Microsoft Security licences, SecWise can help.

Our team of Microsoft security specialists combines advanced technology, automation and real-world operational experience to help organisations stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Want to learn how Microsoft Defender XDR can improve your organisation's security posture? Contact SecWise for a personalised security assessment.