See how Segura® helped one of Brazil’s largest payroll agencies protect critical infrastructure, cutting unauthorized access by 97% and significantly improving accountability.
Financial Services
Latin America (LATAM)
Privileged Access Management
PAM Core
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Download ›A vast multi-region network managing critical payroll data for over 90 million Brazilian citizens faced severe security issues, including indiscriminate privileged access, shared secrets, and a lack of accountability, making it impossible to establish a security perimeter or prevent unauthorized access.
Segura® isolated device access using a secure gateway with high availability and disaster recovery, recorded all sessions with MFA through hardware tokens, integrated user behavior monitoring with SIEM and ITSM tools to alert on deviations, and implemented automated password rotation to prevent sharing.
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By deploying Segura®, the customer integrated real-time user behavior with SIEM (IBM), successfully eliminating over 97% of unauthorized access.
reduction of local static passwords.
users lost direct access to infrastructure.
privileged sessions recorded and stored per day.
Introduction
Imagine managing one of the largest payroll databases in the world, responsible for safeguarding sensitive social security information for over 90 million Brazilian citizens. Picture the complexity of overseeing three massive data centers spread across Brazil, each housing thousands of devices critical for processing and storing this vital data. For this payroll provider, the challenge was not just in handling immense volumes of data but also in combating severe security vulnerabilities that threatened the integrity of their operations.
Operating with fixed local passwords and indiscriminate privileged access, the organization faced a daunting task. With nearly every IT device capable of bypassing security measures and without any mechanism to record privileged access, their network was a fortress with numerous cracks. Shared secrets further exacerbated the situation, which allowed malicious users to act without accountability.
Establishing a secure perimeter and preventing unauthorized access seemed nearly impossible in such an environment. As the situation grew increasingly precarious, it became evident that a comprehensive and robust solution was urgently needed to protect this critical infrastructure and ensure the security of millions of individuals' data.
Major Challenges with Security and Data Integrity
With three enormous data centers spread across Brazil and more than 6,000 devices managing critical data, this organization struggled with a multitude of security issues. Fixed local passwords and indiscriminate privileged access allowed nearly any IT device to compromise sensitive payroll information.,/b> The lack of session recording and accountability made it impossible to establish a security perimeter or prevent unauthorized actions. Shared secrets exacerbated the problem, leading to security gaps and easy impersonation.
Segura® to the Rescue
To tackle these issues, Segura® implemented the PAM Core, a comprehensive security solution that fortified the network by isolating device access through a secure gateway with high availability and disaster recovery. All sessions were recorded using Segura®’s cluster security gateway with multi-factor authentication via hardware tokens. Real-time user behavior monitoring was integrated with SIEM and ITSM tools to detect deviations and alert on suspicious activities. Automated password rotation eliminated sharing, further securing the system.
Embracing the Future
The payroll company’s experience with Segura® highlights the transformative impact of a comprehensive security solution. By tackling the critical vulnerabilities in its vast network, the organization has achieved remarkable improvements in data protection and access control. The deployment of Segura®'s advanced features has not only safeguarded sensitive payroll information but also set a new benchmark for security and accountability. This success underscores the effectiveness of integrating cutting-edge technology to address complex security challenges, paving the way for a more secure and resilient future.
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