Empowering Cloud Security For Heavily Regulated Financial Services Firm

A heavily regulated financial services firm that facilitates lending by connecting small businesses with investors, fostering financial growth and access to capital.

INDUSTRY: Financial Services REGION: UK EMPLOYEES: 1100 CHALLENGES:

• Security measures focused solely on known applications, leaving significant gaps in monitoring broader web and cloud traffic
• Security policies that did not fully address their needs
• Lacked the internal resources to effectively manage and optimise their security platform

SOLUTIONS:

• Best In Class Secure Web Gateway (SWG)
• EveryCloud ‘Cloud Aware’

RESULTS:

• Achieved a more robust and comprehensive security framework
• The organisation streamlined security management and reduced the burden on internal resources
• The solution offered scalability and adaptability, meeting the evolving security needs typical in the fintech sector

UNMASKING SECURITY GAPS

A heavily regulated financial services firm, renowned for connecting small businesses with investment opportunities, encountered significant security challenges as their digital operations expanded. Their existing security measures were focused solely on steering and applying policies to known applications. This approach resulted in substantial blind spots, providing little to no visibility into broader web and cloud traffic. These limitations exposed the company to potential security threats and operational inefficiencies. In the competitive financial services sector, such vulnerabilities can undermine trust and disrupt service delivery.

in providing advanced cloud security solutions. EveryCloud proposed Secure Web Gateway (SWG) as a comprehensive solution tailored to the company’s needs. This managed service was designed to extend visibility and control beyond known applications, offering a panoramic view of all web and cloud traffic. By introducing this solution, EveryCloud aimed to address the security concerns faced by finance firms, enhancing both the company’s security posture and operational efficiency.

NAVIGATING THE WEB & CLOUD MAZE

The deployment of the Secure Web Gateway revolutionised the company’s approach to security. This solution provided visibility into all web and cloud interactions, enabling the company to monitor and manage activities that were previously obscured. For companies in the financial services sector, where data security and regulatory compliance are crucial, this capability is invaluable. The solution empowered the firm to enforce precise security policies across their entire web and cloud environment, mitigating risks and enhancing compliance. This comprehensive oversight resonated with other firms in the industry, addressing their shared need for robust and adaptable security measures.

Complemented by the EveryCloud ‘Cloud Aware’ managed service this solution transformed their security landscape. The previously misconfigured policies were optimised, creating a more secure and efficient operational framework. By leveraging EveryCloud’s fully managed service, the financial services company relieved their internal teams from the complexities of security administration, allowing them to concentrate on core business functions. This holistic support not only resolved immediate security concerns but also equipped the company to effectively handle future challenges. The adaptability of the solution ensured scalability, aligning with the growth and evolving requirements typical of regulated financial services firms.

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