Vulnerability Elimination: Securing a Complex JD Edwards Environment

In today's threat landscape, outdated software components can be a major vulnerability for businesses relying on JD Edwards. A leading organization in the commercial landscaping faced this challenge with outdated WebLogic and Java components, exposing them to potential data breaches and operational disruptions.

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Solution

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Allari deployed a team of JD Edwards specialists to conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment and patching project. Our approach included:

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• Thorough Vulnerability Analysis: Allari's experts conducted a rigorous analysis of Oracle's Critical Patch Updates, pinpointing vulnerabilities specific to the client's complex JD Edwards environment.
• ‍Tailored Patching Plan: Allari engineered a tailored patching plan, mapping out a precise strategy to apply security patches while minimizing disruption to critical business operations. This included scheduling the production deployment for an overnight window from Friday midnight to Saturday morning to avoid impacting business activities.
• ‍Expert Patch Deployment: To ensure efficient and timely patching of the client's extensive server infrastructure, Allari assembled a dedicated team of 5 certified engineers. They worked in parallel to meticulously apply and test patches in both non-production and production environments. This process involved restarting the database and JD Edwards application, which requires specialized JDE CNC (system administration) expertise. Allari's engineers possess this critical knowledge, ensuring a smooth and successful patching process.
• ‍Continuous Monitoring: Post-implementation monitoring was conducted to verify patch effectiveness and maintain system integrity.
  

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Why Allari?

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This project highlights a key differentiator for Allari: our deep JD Edwards expertise. Unlike general vulnerability specialists, our team possesses in-depth knowledge of JDE CNC, enabling us to handle the complexities of patching and restarting JD Edwards systems with minimal disruption.

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Results

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• Enhanced Security Posture: The project significantly reduced critical vulnerabilities, strengthening the client's security stance against cyberattacks.
• ‍Reduced Risk: By proactively addressing these vulnerabilities, Allari helped the client mitigate the risk of data breaches and operational disruptions.
• ‍Improved Compliance: The patching project ensured the client's compliance with industry best practices for system security.
• ‍Increased Confidence: The client gained increased confidence in their system's security and resilience, enabling them to focus on their core business objectives.

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Contact Allari today to assess your JD Edwards system's security and develop a proactive patching strategy.