Elanco enhances its security posture and reduces response times by approximately 50% using Security Copilot and Defender Experts for XDR | Microsoft Customer Stories
Security teams are under pressure to investigate and respond faster as attacks grow more complex and AI expands the threat surface. This customer story shows how Elanco strengthened its security posture and cut response times by approximately 50% by using Security Copilot together with Defender Experts for XDR. Read the customer story to see how AI can support faster, more consistent security operations, and reach out to BlueTeamAssess LLC to discuss how a similar approach could support your security and AI strategy.
How did Elanco enhance its security posture?
Elanco enhanced its security posture by migrating approximately 90% of its workloads to Microsoft Azure and implementing solutions like Microsoft Defender Experts for XDR and Microsoft Security Copilot. This transformation allowed the company to reduce its security response times by about 50% and save over $300,000 annually.
What benefits did Elanco experience from its cloud transformation?
By migrating to the cloud and utilizing Microsoft solutions, Elanco improved operational efficiency, enabling its developers to design and implement new ideas in days instead of months. The unified management tools and automations also helped shorten the time to detect and respond to security issues by approximately 50%.
How does Elanco leverage AI in its operations?
Elanco is leveraging AI through the Azure OpenAI Service, which allows thousands of users to access various AI models daily. This integration helps unlock further efficiency gains and supports the company's mission to innovate in animal health, enabling faster development cycles and improved operational capabilities.

Elanco enhances its security posture and reduces response times by approximately 50% using Security Copilot and Defender Experts for XDR | Microsoft Customer Stories
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