Toptal powers cybersecurity analytics for industrial machinery company with a Snowflake-driven platform.
The client enlisted Toptal to design a Snowflake-powered data architecture that would centralize security insights, enabling faster threat detection and stronger data protection.
Client
A global manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, and turbines, with $64.8B in annual revenue.
Employees
Industry
IndustrialsDelivered Services
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The client lacked an integrated cybersecurity analytics platform, relying on manual reporting to assess vulnerabilities. Without a centralized solution, the organization struggled to track threats across different business units, making it difficult to link risks to responsible individuals.
Solution
Building a Snowflake-powered platform
Toptal provided a senior data architect to lead the initiative, collaborating with the client’s internal teams and external contractors. The team first assessed the existing environment and skill gaps, then designed reusable data pipelines using Snowflake and SnapLogic to integrate disparate security data sources.
Advanced data modeling
To ensure a structured and scalable architecture, the team implemented Data Vault 2.0 methodology, enabling better governance and adaptability as new security challenges emerged. Snowflake’s cloud-native capabilities provided scalable storage and computing power, ensuring fast, efficient data processing.
Outcome
Real-time cybersecurity insights
Cyber threat intelligence is now available in dashboards within minutes of detection, allowing the company to take immediate action against risks. With a centralized analytics platform, the client can now directly link security KPIs to business and IT owners, improving visibility and accountability across the organization.
A model for enterprise data lakes
Initially developed as a small data silo, the platform’s success led to widespread adoption across the company. The solution has evolved into a benchmark for enterprise data lakes within the organization, driving better governance and security monitoring.
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