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Stephen Sanderson Transport
A family-run transport and logistics business based in the UK Midlands, operating a fleet of 100 vehicles and serving a diverse range of sectors, including construction, retail, and automotive.
Company
Stephen Sanderson Transport
Industry
Transport, Logistics
Location
Midlands, United Kingdom
Company Overview
Stephen Sanderson Transport is a family-run logistics and transport business headquartered in the UK Midlands. Operating a fleet of 100 vehicles, the company serves a wide range of sectors including construction, retail, and automotive. With over 50 years of experience, the business has built its reputation on reliability, innovation, and a forward-thinking approach to technology. Unlike many traditional logistics firms, Stephen Sanderson Transport has consistently invested in IT infrastructure to stay ahead of the curve and deliver superior connectivity and service to its customers.
Project Description
After a cyber security scare in July 2021, Stephen Sanderson Transport recognised the need to strengthen its digital defences and improve resilience across its IT systems. The company partnered with Zensec (formerly Solace Cyber) to carry out a detailed gap analysis, identify weaknesses, and deliver a phased plan for improvement. The collaboration focused on enhancing Microsoft 365 security, firewall and server management, and endpoint protection, all supported by Zensec’s real-time monitoring dashboard.
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Project Specifics
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UK based SOC support
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Phased cyber security enhancement plan
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Continuous threat detection & monitoring
VIDEO
Watch the full case study
Commercial Director, Ed Sanderson, discusses how partnering with Zensec helped Stephen Sanderson Transport improve protection, visibility, and peace of mind across its operations.
CHALLENGE
Building resilience and trust after a cyber security incident
As Stephen Sanderson Transport continued to expand, its reliance on digital systems and customer connectivity increased significantly. However, a near-miss cyber security incident in 2021 exposed vulnerabilities in the company’s infrastructure and highlighted the need for expert oversight.
While the in-house IT team was capable and proactive, the growing sophistication of cyber threats required deeper expertise and a more robust, continuous monitoring solution. The company needed a partner who could not only validate existing practices but also identify unseen risks, strengthen defences, and support the team’s ongoing development.
SOLUTION
Strengthening systems and safeguarding operations
Zensec delivered a phased cyber security enhancement programme designed to strengthen Stephen Sanderson Transport’s overall resilience. The engagement began with a detailed gap analysis of existing systems, followed by targeted improvements to Microsoft 365 accounts, firewalls, servers, and endpoint devices. Leveraging Zensec’s UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC), the solution provided ongoing monitoring, rapid incident response, and expert guidance to the internal IT team. The implementation of Zensec’s real-time dashboard gave complete visibility across the network, enabling early detection of potential threats and ensuring that security measures evolved in line with the business’s growth.
"Zensec have become intrinsic to our business. They’ve become part of our wider team - we reach out to them on every major network change to understand the impact on cyber security"
Ed Sanderson, Commerical Director, Stephen Sanderson Transport
RESULT
Building lasting confidence in cyber security
Through its partnership with Zensec, Stephen Sanderson Transport has significantly strengthened its cyber security posture and achieved far greater confidence in its digital operations. The IT team now benefits from continuous monitoring and expert oversight, allowing any irregular activity to be identified and contained quickly. Zensec’s collaborative approach has become an extension of the business’s internal capabilities, ensuring every system change is assessed for security impact.
