Scaling Access Security for Cloud Transformation

This case study outlines the challenges faced by a technology company transitioning to a cloud environment and the solutions implemented to enhance access security. The company struggled with managing privileged access in a hybrid infrastructure, leading to security risks due to blind spots in their cloud environment. They partnered with Apono to improve control over privileged access through Just-in-Time access policies. The implementation resulted in a significant reduction in the blast radius and attack surface risk, with a 94% decrease reported within two months. The security team achieved enhanced visibility into resource access, enabling them to automate access requests, which were approved within seconds for lower-risk databases. This optimization saved hundreds of hours for engineers and dramatically improved the efficiency of the DevOps team, which spent 98% less time on access requests. The case study concludes with plans to extend Just-in-Time access controls to additional environments, demonstrating the ongoing commitment to improving security and productivity.