Client Overview:
Blackmores is Australia’s leading natural health company. The company manages sensitive data and critical systems across global operations. As it expanded, securing privileged accounts became a major concern.
The Challenge:
Blackmores faced several issues related to privileged account security:
- Insider Threats: A large IT workforce, including contractors and vendors, increased the risk of unauthorized access to critical systems.
- Limited Visibility: The company lacked insight into privileged account use, making it difficult to detect inappropriate access.
- Compliance Issues: Strict industry regulations required better control over privileged access to sensitive systems.
- Manual Credential Management: Managing thousands of privileged accounts manually was inefficient and prone to errors.
The Solution:
Sydco Networks implemented a BeyondTrust Privileged Access Management solution, which included:
- Centralized Access Control: Ensured that access was granted based on the principle of least privilege.
- Secure Vaulting: Privileged credentials were stored securely, with automatic password rotation to mitigate access risks.
- Session Monitoring: Real-time monitoring and audit logs helped detect suspicious behavior and ensure compliance.
- Role-based Access: Granular access controls tailored to user roles ensured that only authorized personnel could access critical systems.
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): MFA was required for all privileged sessions to strengthen security.
Results:
The PAM solution provided significant improvements:
- Improved Security: Reduced unauthorized access risks through secure credential management and MFA.
- Enhanced Compliance: Detailed audit logs and session monitoring helped meet industry regulations, such as GDPR and HIPAA.
- Increased Visibility: IT teams gained full visibility into privileged access, enabling quicker detection of suspicious activity.
- Operational Efficiency: Automated credential management streamlined administrative tasks, saving time and reducing errors.
Conclusion:
The PAM solution improved security, compliance, and operational efficiency for Blackmores. The company is now better equipped to protect sensitive data, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain regulatory standards.
