Engineering Firm Recovers from Ransomware
The Situation
When a ransomware attack brought operations to a standstill for an entire week, BHC realized its IT infrastructure was far more than a support function. It was essential to serving clients and keeping employees productive.
After working with a cybersecurity provider and their insurance company to regain access to their systems, BHC began evaluating how to better protect its business from future attacks. Shortly afterward, the COVID-19 pandemic forced employees to work remotely, placing even greater importance on secure, reliable technology.
"The ransomware attack was clearly what caused us to say, we have to take a strategic look at our IT and data infrastructure," said Kevin Honomichl, President of BHC. "It reminded us that our IT infrastructure is absolutely mission-critical because our employees can't even work without it."
BHC needed a partner that could look beyond a single security incident and provide a comprehensive strategy to reduce risk, improve reliability, and support future growth.
The Solution: A Comprehensive Vulnerability Assessment
Purpose Technology Group conducted a thorough assessment of BHC's technology environment, examining cybersecurity risks, infrastructure weaknesses, and potential points of system failure.
Rather than recommending a one-time fix, PTG developed a practical, budget-conscious roadmap that prioritized both immediate security needs and long-term reliability improvements.
The assessment resulted in a phased, year-long implementation plan designed to:
Strengthen cybersecurity defenses
Address critical vulnerabilities
Improve system reliability and redundancy
Reduce the risk of downtime
Support secure remote work capabilities
Align technology investments with business goals
"Purpose helped us develop a phased plan that our staff can implement and that we can budget for over the course of the year," Honomichl said. "It's basically laid out a one-year plan to update and upgrade our system in a way that keeps us safe and secure along the way."
The Results
As BHC continues implementing the roadmap, the company has gained confidence that its most critical risks are being addressed.
By enhancing security measures, introducing greater system redundancy, and modernizing key infrastructure components, BHC is building a more resilient technology environment capable of supporting day-to-day operations and long-term business objectives.
Just as importantly, improvements have been made with minimal disruption to employees and ongoing client work.
"Thanks to Purpose TG, we've addressed the absolutely critical pain points, and we're mitigating concerns about equipment failure, system failure, or an outside threat that could jeopardize our system in some way," Honomichl said.
Today, BHC has greater peace of mind knowing its technology environment is better equipped to withstand cyber threats, reduce downtime, and keep employees productive. Instead of worrying about losing another week of business to a ransomware attack or system failure, the company can focus on serving clients and growing its business.
