CASE STUDY
Pfizer is reshaping its security DNA with Google Cloud
Centralized security telemetry and threat intelligence
Faster investigation times
Improved scalability and agility
Adoption of next-generation AI
Type
B2B, B2C
Industry
Pharmaceuticals / Biotechnology / Healthcare
Headquarters
New York City, New York, USA
About Pfizer
Pfizer is one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies, known for developing innovative medicines and vaccines across a range of therapeutic areas, including immunology, oncology, cardiology, endocrinology, and infectious diseases. Serving healthcare providers and patients globally, Pfizer focuses on advancing health outcomes through scientific innovation.
Overview
As a global pharmaceutical leader, Pfizer operates in a highly sensitive and regulated environment, where protecting intellectual property, research data, and patient information is critical. During the global pandemic, Pfizer became a heightened target for cyberattacks, exposing the need for a modern, scalable, and intelligent security platform. They sought a solution that could handle the growing complexity and volume of security data, enabling faster and more proactive threat detection, investigation, and response.
The Challenge
Pfizer faced several key cybersecurity challenges:
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Increased targeting by cyber threat actors during the pandemic.
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Limitations of their legacy SIEM systems in handling the scale, speed, and diversity of modern security data.
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Lack of a unified view across diverse security environments and datasets.
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Urgent need for AI-powered solutions to enhance threat detection and streamline investigations.
The Solution
Pfizer centralized its security operations with Google Security Operations, a cloud-native Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) platform that combines SIEM and SOAR capabilities:
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Unified all security telemetry and threat intelligence into a single "pane of glass," improving visibility and efficiency.
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Built-in integrations with leading threat intelligence sources like Mandiant and VirusTotal.
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Adoption of Gemini in Security Operations, a generative AI-powered assistant, providing:
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Natural language search capabilities.
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Contextual investigation summaries.
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Recommended response actions.
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Automated detection rule creation.
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Intuitive and purpose-built experience that minimizes the need for heavy data engineering efforts compared to legacy systems.
Summary
By leveraging Google Security Operations, Pfizer significantly transformed its cybersecurity posture. They now have a centralized, scalable platform capable of handling the growing volume, velocity, and variety of security threats. Investigations are faster and more effective, allowing cybersecurity teams to respond decisively. With the support of Gemini in Security Operations, Pfizer is positioning itself for the next generation of security operations, using AI to accelerate threat identification and free analysts to focus on higher-value strategic work.