Use Case
Darktrace Network Detection and Response (NDR) Implementation
Detect. Respond. Evolve. — AI-Powered Threat Defense for Enterprise Networks
The Client
A major financial institution in Hong Kong seeking to enhance its cybersecurity posture by expanding its Network Detection and Response (NDR) capabilities. The organization required a scalable, intelligent solution to detect and respond to sophisticated threats across hybrid environments.
The Challenge
The client’s existing Darktrace deployment needed to be uplifted to meet growing traffic volumes and evolving threat landscapes. Key challenges included:
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Increasing network complexity and traffic requiring higher throughput
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Need for real-time anomaly detection and autonomous response
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Limited visibility across hybrid cloud, SaaS, email, and endpoint environments
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Compliance requirements for high availability and secure data handling
The goal was to refresh Darktrace appliances, expand coverage, and implement advanced AI-driven threat detection and response across the enterprise.
The Solution
Amidas proposed a comprehensive Darktrace expansion and appliance refreshment project, leveraging the full Cyber AI Loop: PREVENT™, DETECT™, RESPOND™, and HEAL™.
Scope of Work
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Upscaled Darktrace appliances with Master-Probe architecture across multiple datacenters
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Deployment of DCIP-Z, DCIP-XA, and DCIP-X2 models with up to 20Gbps throughput and 600,000 connections per minute
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Integration with cloud, email, endpoint, and OT environments
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Implementation of Darktrace PREVENT for attack surface management and internal risk modeling
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Autonomous threat detection via Darktrace DETECT and targeted response via RESPOND
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Backup, zero-wipe erasure, and compliance-aligned data handling procedures
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Full documentation, training, and post-deployment support
The Process
To ensure a seamless transition and maximum alignment with the client’s operational and compliance requirements, Amidas followed a structured, multi-phase engagement process:
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Planning
& Design
Defined architecture, deployment strategy, and compliance requirements.
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Installation
& Configuration
Installed and configured appliances across TKO, EQX, and P-like sites with SPAN port monitoring and secure connectivity.
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Validation
& Go-Live
Conducted UAT, failover testing, and system validation. Swapped legacy appliances with minimal downtime.
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Support
& Training
Delivered on-site training, skills transfer, and ongoing support services.
The Result
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Expanded NDR coverage across 5,600+ devices and hybrid environments
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Real-time threat detection using self-learning AI across network, cloud, email, and endpoints
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Autonomous response to zero-day threats and advanced attacks
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Improved operational resilience with cold standby appliances and backup automation
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Compliance-ready deployment with secure data handling and audit documentation
The Impact
This Darktrace implementation empowered the client to proactively defend against cyber threats with AI-driven precision. By integrating PREVENT, DETECT, RESPOND, and HEAL capabilities, the organization achieved a unified, intelligent, and scalable cybersecurity framework — setting a new benchmark for enterprise threat defense.
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