Raconteur Media Bolsters Cloud security with WafCharm and AWS WAF Integration

Industry

E-commerce

Challenge

The main challenges stemmed from targeted attacks on Raconteur’s platform, which jeopardized data integrity, lowered conversion rates, and potentially weakened campaign efficacy.

Results

Key Product

WafCharm

www.raconteur.com

$300K+

COST SAVINGS

10.7x

ROI

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COST

24/7

SECURITY SERVICE

"Implementing WafCharm transformed our approach to cybersecurity. It was straightforward to set up, and the automatic threat detection has saved our team countless hours while dramatically enhancing our platform’s protection."

Director of Operations

Raconteur

Company Overview

Raconteur Media, a leader in political campaign management, is the force behind CampaignMO.org, a digital platform that supports political campaigns by coordinating events and engaging voters nationwide. Operating in a high-stakes environment, Raconteur faces mounting cybersecurity threats as attackers aim to disrupt its services and compromise sensitive campaign data. With the rise of politicized and malicious cyberattacks, Raconteur needed a solution to secure its ecosystem while maintaining reliable, high-performance services.

The Challenge

The main challenges stemmed from targeted attacks on Raconteur’s platform, jeopardizing data integrity, lowering conversion rates, and potentially weakening campaign efficacy. Traditional security tools often fell short, especially when defending against evolving threats that could compromise sensitive information. Raconteur also needed accurate data attribution and reliable IP tracking to filter out malicious entities without disrupting legitimate campaign activities. This demanded a scalable solution capable of managing and blocking harmful traffic while ensuring uninterrupted access for genuine users.

The Solution

Raconteur chose WafCharm, combined with AWS WAF, for its ability to provide intelligent, real-time threat protection. WafCharm’s managed rule sets automatically detect and block unwanted IPs, effectively fortifying the platform’s defenses.

By integrating directly with AWS WAF, WafCharm offered Raconteur advanced security features like customizable firewall rules, high-accuracy IP monitoring, and flexible controls for monitoring suspicious activity. This powerful combination allowed Raconteur to reduce reliance on multiple third-party tools, simplifying security management while enhancing overall data protection.

The deployment was seamless, enabling Raconteur to adapt to the increased security demands with minimal downtime swiftly. WafCharm’s automated defenses have provided substantial operational efficiencies, freeing Raconteur’s IT team from managing complex security rules and allowing them to focus on core campaign functions. The system’s robust monitoring and reporting tools also gave Raconteur valuable insights into user behavior, helping optimize marketing attribution and enabling data-driven decision-making for ongoing campaigns.

"WafCharm’s integration with AWS WAF gave us unmatched visibility into traffic patterns, helping us keep malicious traffic out while ensuring seamless access for our users. It’s been a game-changer for safeguarding our operations." - Director of Technology, Raconteur

The Results

With WafCharm, Raconteur has successfully bolstered its digital defenses, delivering a secure and resilient user experience on CampaignMO.org. The enhanced protection has led to measurable improvements in campaign reliability and user engagement, while also securing sensitive campaign data.

Raconteur’s ability to track and filter traffic has also improved data accuracy, supporting campaign impact assessments and reinforcing trust among users. Now, Raconteur Media can focus confidently on its mission to support political campaigns across the nation, knowing its digital assets are protected against evolving cyber threats.

Conclusion

In today’s complex digital landscape, Raconteur Media’s adoption of WafCharm illustrates the power of managed security solutions in combating sophisticated threats. By partnering with WafCharm and AWS WAF, Raconteur has not only enhanced its cybersecurity posture but also elevated its operational resilience and campaign effectiveness.