Pax8 Case Study
The Race to Secure a Dairy Farm
VirtualArmour and SentinelOne Deliver Just in Time
An organic dairy farm was spinning off from its European parent company into an independent U.S. operation. They had made the public announcement, and with it came an increased vulnerability to cyberattacks. The stakes were high when it came to their digital infrastructure and IT security — that’s why they turned to VirtualArmour.
With a mere six weeks to implement a new endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution, VirtualArmour faced a tight deadline. The pressure mounted, but the managed service provider (MSP) didn’t just meet the challenge — they worked with Pax8 to find the right solution, secure critical endpoints and set the farm up for scalable growth. All with the clock ticking.
Short on Time? Here’s a Quick Overview:
- Dairy farm goes independent
- Need for an EDR solution
- Pax8 helps select SentinelOne
- 300 endpoints, 6 weeks, no lag
- Ready for a future that scales
How Pax8 Helped
The dairy farm came to VirtualArmour with an EDR solution already in mind; however, the team quickly uncovered a limitation — it was too rigid. Every license had to be bought upfront, locking them into costs before knowing exact requirements. This lack of flexibility would keep them from scaling in real time and locked them into a restrictive model that didn’t fit their future needs.
Ready to pivot, VirtualArmour brought in Pax8 to evaluate the options. Together, CTO Andrew Douthwaite and team, along with their Pax8 representative and a security solution manager, assessed the EDR landscape. As the conversation unfolded, a realization set in: “We could do this much quicker and cleaner and more efficiently with SentinelOne,” said Andrew. “And we could keep the security posture of the whole environment without bringing any risk. It allows us to build an opportunity for the client to grow.”
More than just another endpoint detection and response solution, SentinelOne is built for environments that demand adaptability. Its AI-driven protection scales as needed, eliminating rigid licensing constraints. It delivers real-time response, automation and seamless transitions — exactly what the dairy farm needed.
With only one month to deploy SentinelOne across the new IT environment, the challenge was immense. Any lapse in coverage meant an open door for threats. VirtualArmour built test cases and identified critical equipment and configurations to ensure zero downtime during migration. “Pax8 helped us tremendously with the rollout on such a short timeline,” Andrew noted. “They were happy to help technically and go out and demo. They even provided internal documentation on what a transition would look like and how we could implement it.”
VirtualArmour tells how they secured 300 endpoints in just six weeks, with room to scale.
300
Endpoints
Secured
With more coming as the farm’s rapid growth continues.
0
Downtime
The team implemented SentinelOne with no disruptions to workflow or operations.
6
Weeks
Deployment
VirtualArmour executed flawlessly under pressure.
Outcomes and Results
VirtualArmour executed flawlessly under pressure. Within just six weeks, they secured 300 critical endpoints. Even as the deadline hit, they stayed ahead, onboarding lingering devices and ensuring full coverage before the parent company cut ties. The transition was seamless, securing operations without a single lapse.
With SentinelOne’s flexible licensing, the farm will be able to scale at its own pace, adding endpoints as needed — no wasted spend, no unnecessary commitments — which is important to support and enable its ambitious growth goals.
VirtualArmour didn’t only deliver security; they delivered trust. By focusing on more than just defense, they understood that true partnership is about laying the groundwork for a relationship that lasts. Together, VirtualArmour, Pax8 and the dairy farm built a secure system that will evolve at the speed of business.
“As soon as we started with Pax8, we felt really supported. Every time we have a new client, they’re always there. And it’s not just from a sales perspective, it’s the technological range of knowledge.”
Andrew Douthwaite
CTO, VirtualArmour