Dell and Core6 Strengthen Storage Security for Global Insurer

Key takeaways: A global insurance firm strengthened its cyber resilience by partnering with Dell Technologies and Core6 to secure a previously under-governed part of its IT stack: storage and data protection systems. Using Core6 StorageGuard with Dell PowerScale, PowerFlex and PowerProtect, the organization gained continuous visibility, automated configuration validation against industry standards and real-time detection of security drift. After a successful pilot uncovered hidden risks, the firm rolled out StorageGuard enterprise-wide—improving audit readiness, reducing operational risk and establishing a consistent security baseline across its storage and data protection infrastructure.

The challenge: Securing a critical layer of the infrastructure stack

In highly regulated industries like insurance, cyber resilience depends on securing every layer of IT infrastructure—including storage and data protection systems. Following a major industry breach, a global insurance organization reassessed its security posture and identified a critical gap: while server configurations were tightly managed, storage and data protection systems lacked consistent security governance.

The organization relied on multiple platforms – including Dell PowerScale, PowerFlex and PowerProtect—yet had no automated way to validate configurations, detect drift or continuously measure alignment with industry standards such as CIS Benchmarks.

Manual checks were time‑consuming, inconsistent and insufficient for systems that store and protect the company’s most sensitive data.

A joint approach with Dell and Core6

To close this gap, Dell partnered with Core6—an Extended Technologies Complete (ETC) partner—to introduce StorageGuard, a security posture management solution purpose‑built for storage and data protection environments.

StorageGuard enables organizations to:

• • Identify security misconfigurations across heterogeneous platforms
  • Continuously validate configurations against industry and regulatory benchmarks
  • Detect configuration drift and emerging risks in near real time

Together, Dell and Core6 worked closely with the insurance firm’s infrastructure team to align security goals with operational realities, ensuring protection without disrupting mission‑critical services.

Proof of value through a targeted pilot

The engagement began with a proof of concept focused on a subset of the firm’s environment. The pilot quickly surfaced previously unknown configuration weaknesses and security risks, along with clear remediation guidance.

This visibility gave the organization confidence that storage and data protection systems—often targeted by ransomware and increasingly scrutinized by auditors—could be secured with the same rigor as other parts of the IT stack.

From insight to ongoing security

Following the successful pilot, the insurance firm moved forward with a full deployment of StorageGuard and supporting professional services. Within months, the organization established a comprehensive security baseline across its storage and data protection environment.

Key outcomes included:

• • Centralized visibility into storage and data protection security posture
  • Continuous monitoring for misconfigurations and drift
  • Improved readiness for audits and regulatory reviews

By automating security controls for systems that are foundational to cyber recovery, the firm strengthened its overall resilience and reduced operational risk.

Building cyber resilience where it matters most

Storage and data protection platforms are no longer passive infrastructure. They are strategic assets in achieving cyber resilience. Through collaboration with Core6, Dell helps customers secure these critical systems, reduce exposure to attacks based on misconfigurations, and maintain compliance in an evolving threat landscape.

This engagement highlights how Dell’s ecosystem approach, combining trusted platforms with specialized partners, enables customers to protect what matters most and build confidence in their cyber resilience strategy.

Learn more about Core6 StorageGuard.