HTI Transforms Global Cybersecurity Operations with CrowdStrike
HTI Group, a leading global provider of equipment for renewable energies, urban mobility, material transport, and winter sports technology, operates in a range of diverse environments. With over 4,500 employees across 50 sites worldwide — and a wide map of interconnected technologies — the company faces a unique set of cybersecurity challenges.
"Everything gets connected … robots, snow groomers, and employees working remotely or in potentially unsafe locations,” said Lukas Schmidt, HTI Group’s Information Security Lead. “We must protect our systems and people everywhere."
This interconnected ecosystem requires a cybersecurity platform capable of adapting to a complex and rapidly changing environment. That’s why HTI Group relies on CrowdStrike.
Building Future-Ready Security with the Falcon Platform
HTI deployed the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform to consolidate vendors, simplify operations, and strengthen its overall security posture. This approach allowed the company to deploy multiple modules, including CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM, CrowdStrike Falcon® Exposure Management, and CrowdStrike Falcon® Identity Protection, from one unified platform.
CrowdStrike’s modular approach allows HTI to tailor its security measures to meet its evolving needs. “CrowdStrike’s roadmap ensures we have the tools to address the challenges of today and tomorrow,” Schmidt explained.
These needs include identity protection, a growing concern for many organizations. By integrating seamlessly with both on-premises Active Directory and cloud-based Entra ID, Falcon Identity Protection delivers consistent protection across HTI’s hybrid environments and quickly surfaces credential risks.
“The Falcon Identity Protection module allows us to identify and address leaked credentials, ensuring smooth remediation without disrupting employees,” Schmidt said.
HTI has also streamlined security operations with Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, which consolidates security data into the Falcon platform. By integrating firewall logs, email security, and Falcon platform data, the solution enhances visibility and accelerates incident resolution.
"Having one platform saves time," Schmidt noted. "Our team logs into the Falcon console to see everything, eliminating the need to navigate disparate tools."
24/7 Security from Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR
HTI Group requires around-the-clock security coverage, which smaller managed service providers struggle to deliver. CrowdStrike Falcon® Complete Next-Gen MDR addresses this need by providing 24/7 managed detection and response so HTI’s internal team can focus on proactive security measures.
"Falcon Complete’s autonomous operation reduces our workload significantly," Schmidt noted. "The team rarely requests our intervention, freeing us to focus on strategic priorities."
During the initial deployment, CrowdStrike’s swift onboarding process built trust early in the relationship. HTI Group quickly and successfully deployed Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR across 4,000 endpoints within days. Since then, CrowdStrike has continued to deliver managed protection across a range of attack surfaces.
"They promised fast solutions and have delivered on every promise. The Falcon Complete offering is key, delivering essential 24/7 SOC support,” Schmidt said.
Modern and Resilient Cybersecurity
By choosing the Falcon platform and Falcon Complete Next-Gen MDR, HTI has benefited from advanced technology and the ability to consolidate security operations on a unified platform. With CrowdStrike, HTI Group is not just keeping pace with the connected world, it’s leading the way with a modern, resilient cybersecurity strategy built for the future.
"CrowdStrike’s unified approach and flexible modules allow us to manage costs while ensuring robust security," Schmidt concluded.