Coop Italia, one of the leading consumer cooperatives in Italy’s large-scale retail sector, recently partnered with ISGroup SRL to enhance the security of its web applications and network infrastructure. This partnership proved to be essential in ensuring data protection and operational reliability in the face of growing cyber threats.
The Challenge
The extensive nature of Coop Italia’s network and the critical importance of its applications made it essential to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities within their systems. The need to protect customer data and ensure continuity of operations required a thorough assessment of the security of both web applications and the corporate network.
ISGroup SRL's Intervention
Throughout 2023, ISGroup SRL carried out Web Application Penetration Testing on several key Coop Italia applications, including GPS, Salvatempo, SAPCRM, and WinEpts. In addition, a Network Penetration Test was performed on the entire external perimeter of the organization. These tests aimed to identify potential vulnerabilities and provide detailed recommendations for their remediation.
Emilio Balbi, IT Security Manager at Coop Italia, described the experience with ISGroup SRL:
Working with ISGroup SRL allowed us to clearly identify vulnerabilities in our systems. The recommendations provided were very detailed, helping us understand the priorities and impact of the corrective actions to be taken. This enabled us to respond promptly and improve the security of our applications and network.Emilio Balbi
Results and Benefits
Thanks to the penetration testing services provided by ISGroup SRL, Coop Italia achieved significant improvements in the protection of its IT systems. Vulnerabilities were identified with precision, and clear, detailed guidance was provided on how to address them. This allowed Coop Italia to strengthen the security of its applications and network, ensuring better protection of customer data.
Emilio Balbi highlighted the high level of professionalism demonstrated by ISGroup SRL:
Our overall experience with ISGroup SRL was extremely positive. Their professionalism made the collaboration smooth and effective, allowing us to face security challenges with greater confidence and expertise.Emilio Balbi
