The European Parkinson’s Disease Association (EPDA) serves as the foremost Parkinson’s umbrella organization in Europe, dedicated to providing resources, raising awareness, and advocating for policy changes that benefit the Parkinson’s community. When their website suffered a severe Trojan attack, compromising six months of work due to non-functional backups, EPDA turned to Shores Digital for an immediate and robust solution.

Understanding the Challenge

The cyberattack not only disrupted EPDA’s online presence but also exposed significant vulnerabilities in their website’s security infrastructure. The primary challenges included:

  • Data Recovery
    Restoring lost content and ensuring the integrity of recovered data.

  • Security Reinforcement
    Identifying and addressing security gaps to prevent future breaches.

  • Reliable Backup Systems
    Implementing dependable backup solutions to safeguard ongoing and future work.

Our Strategic Approach

  1. Immediate Data Restoration
    We swiftly recovered a backup database to restore the lost content, ensuring EPDA’s online resources were promptly reinstated.

  2. Comprehensive Security Analysis
    A thorough assessment of the website’s security infrastructure was conducted to pinpoint vulnerabilities and areas requiring enhancement.

  3. Implementation of Robust Security Measures

    • Enhanced Encryption
      Upgraded website encryption protocols to protect sensitive information.
    • Automated Secure Backups
      Developed scripts for regular, secure cloud backups, ensuring data redundancy.
    • Firewall Optimisation
      Improved firewall configurations to better detect and prevent unauthorised access.
    • Access Control Reinforcement
      Established stricter access controls, limiting system permissions to authorised personnel only.

  4. Ongoing Monitoring and Maintenance
    Set up continuous monitoring systems to detect potential threats and ensure that all security measures remain up-to-date.

Achieving Impactful Results

Our intervention resulted in a fortified digital environment for EPDA:

  • Data Integrity Restored
    Successfully recovered and secured six months’ worth of lost work.

  • Enhanced Security Posture
    Implemented comprehensive security measures, significantly reducing the risk of future attacks.

  • Reliable Backup Systems
    Established dependable backup protocols, ensuring data is consistently protected.

Partnering with EPDA to strengthen their digital defences has been a pivotal experience. We are committed to providing ongoing support to ensure their online presence remains secure and resilient.

Concerned about your organization’s website security? Get in touch with Shores Digital today and see what we can do for you!