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Crescent Yamaha
Crescent Motorcycles, the official Yamaha World Superbike team partner, worked with Zensec and Fortinet to protect its racing data and retail operations with 24/7 managed security
Company
Crescent Motorcycle Co.
Crescent Yamaha
Industry
Automotive, Retail
Location
Verwood, United Kingdom
Company Overview
Crescent Motorcycle Co. is one of Yamaha Europe’s premier dealership groups and runs the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK team with Yamaha Motor Europe. Its flagship Verwood store, home to the GYTR Pro Shop and WorldSBK HQ, is supported by outlets in Southampton and Bournemouth. Crescent is a leader in UK motorcycle retail and represents Yamaha on the global racing stage.
Project Description
Crescent Motorcycle Co., the partner operating Yamaha’s official World Superbike team and a leading UK motorcycle retailer, partnered with Zensec (formerly Solace Cyber) and Fortinet to secure its global racing and retail operations. The project focused on strengthening resilience, protecting critical racing data, and ensuring seamless communication across international locations.
Project
Cyber security partnership for global racing operations
Project Specifics
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24/7 SOC
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Fortinet-powered security
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Continuous threat monitoring
VIDEO
Watch the full case study
Managing Director, Paul Denning, explains why Zensec and Fortinet are trusted to safeguard Crescent’s retail and racing operations worldwide.
CHALLENGE
Securing critical data across global operations
Crescent faced the dual challenge of running a lean IT team while supporting both retail operations and the Yamaha World Superbike racing programme. With engineers and partners located across Europe, Japan and the US, the company needed secure, uninterrupted communication and data transfer. The risks of ransomware and cyber warfare posed significant threats to operations, and the business could not afford downtime or data loss during the racing season. With limited in-house IT resources, Crescent required a trusted partner to deliver proactive security and ensure peace of mind.
SOLUTION
24/7 managed security powered by Fortinet
Zensec provided Crescent with round-the-clock SecOps support through its UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC). Leveraging Fortinet’s integrated security fabric, the solution included endpoint detection and response (EDR), advanced monitoring, and proactive threat intelligence. The partnership gave Crescent’s small IT team direct access to Zensec’s expertise, ensuring that critical racing data, retail systems and global communications were fully protected. Fortinet’s technology stack enabled seamless integration across multiple sites while providing scalability for future growth.
"Our racing data and communications with Japan, Amsterdam and Italy are protected 24/7 - that peace of mind is invaluable.”
Paul Denning, Managing Director, Crescent Motorcycle Co.
RESULT
Peace of mind and stronger resilience
Crescent now benefits from secure, uninterrupted communications across its retail and racing operations worldwide. Critical racing data is protected as it moves between teams and engineers in Japan, Amsterdam, and Italy, reducing the risk of compromise during global events. The IT team gained powerful new capabilities at their fingertips, supported by Zensec’s 24/7 expertise. Most importantly, the company has achieved peace of mind, knowing the cost of proactive security is far lower than the potential damage of a cyber attack
