Case Study Victorinox
Case Study Victorinox
Victorinox partnered with baseVISION to simplify and modernize its security architecture using Microsoft 365 E5 Security. The project focused on consolidating tools, reducing complexity, and enabling global visibility across environments. Through a structured approach, including strategy workshops, a secure proof of concept, phased rollout, and knowledge transfer, Victorinox achieved a unified security foundation.
The result: streamlined operations, improved response capabilities, and a flexible platform ready for future innovations like Microsoft 365 Copilot.
The situation before baseVISION
Victorinox’s IT environment had evolved organically over time—shaped by acquisitions, regional requirements, and legacy contracts. This resulted in a diverse mix of tools and systems that introduced operational challenges:
Multiple, siloed security tools across regions and teams
High training and licensing overhead
Limited centralized visibility and signal correlation
Increasing need for automation and proactive threat response
The Vision
Victorinox set out to modernize its security architecture with a long-term
perspective. As a globally recognized Swiss brand with a strong tradition and international footprint, the company aimed to simplify operations, reduce complexity, and prepare its infrastructure for future challenges. The goal was to consolidate security under the Microsoft ecosystem—leveraging automation, visibility, and scalability to support both current needs and future growth.
Rather than reacting to individual pain points, Victorinox took a strategic approach: aligning security with business priorities, improving operational efficiency, and laying the foundation for Zero Trust and cloud-native threat detection.
The Approach
1. Strategy & Architecture Workshops
In close collaboration with Victorinox’s internal IT team, baseVISION conducted deep-dive workshops to assess the existing security posture and define a future-ready architecture based on Microsoft 365 E5 Security. The shared goal: reduce complexity, eliminate point solutions, and fully leverage the Microsoft ecosystem.
2. Proof of Concept in a Controlled Environment
A dedicated proof-of-concept environment was deployed to validate key assumptions and configurations. This allowed secure testing of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Sentinel, and automated workflows—without impacting production systems.
3. Phased Rollout & Knowledge Transfer
Following validation, a structured rollout began—starting with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint across global sites. Microsoft Sentinel was introduced as the central SIEM, supported by custom Logic Apps playbooks. Throughout, Victorinox’s IT team was enabled through coaching, hands-on guidance, and targeted training via the baseVISION Academy.
4. Operational Handover & Continuous Improvement
After deployment, Victorinox assumed operational control. baseVISION remained involved through governance support, Sentinel use case tuning, and roadmap development—ensuring the solution evolved in line with Microsoft’s best practices.
Results
Quantitative Benefits
- Consolidated multiple tools into a unified Microsoft security ecosystem
- Reduced operational overhead through automation of core processes
Gained global visibility into threats, users, and systems - Simplified onboarding of new subsidiaries with consistent security standards
Qualitative Benefits
- Improved training efficiency and reduced administrative complexity
- Increased confidence in alert triage and incident response
- Clearer ownership and collaboration across IT teams
- Established a flexible foundation for future tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot
Technologies Implemented
Victorinox now runs a Microsoft-native security stack that provides visibility, integration, and control across their global environment:
- Microsoft 365 E5 Security
- Microsoft Defender XDR
- Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Safe Links & Safe Attachments (Defender for Office 365)
- Automated Playbooks using Azure Logic Apps
- Hybrid Directory Integration (Azure AD & on-prem AD)