Client Overview
The Client is a leading Indian energy and environment conglomerate specializing in solutions for heating, cooling, power generation, water treatment, and air pollution control. As the organization was using an IoT product to monitor assets on cloud servers, the client sought the expertise of Inspira to help it enhance security, and visibility and protect sensitive data.
Key Challenges
1. Governance Gaps: Multiple stakeholders led to unclear accountability and inconsistent policies.
2. Limited Cloud Visibility: Lack of transparency in assets, configurations, and activities increased vulnerabilities.
3. Compliance Risks: Inconsistent controls and inadequate user privilege tracking risked regulatory violations.
4. Data Security Issues: Misconfigurations jeopardized data integrity and decision-making.
Inspira’s Solution
- Inspira provided a comprehensive Cloud Security Posture Assessment, combining automation and manual reviews:
- CSPM Tools: Automated monitoring detected misconfigurations and compliance risks in real-time.
- Manual Assessment: Tailored evaluation using the Cloud Controls Matrix (CCMv4) uncovered gaps overlooked by tools.
- Centralized Dashboard: Highlighted vulnerabilities and offered actionable remediation insights.
- Roadmap for Improvement: Phased strategies addressed critical gaps, compliance needs, and long-term security goals.
Outcomes and Benefits
Enhanced Governance
Streamlined policies and clarified accountability.
Improved Visibility
Systematic risk identification and mitigation were established.
Stronger Compliance
Regular audits ensured regulatory adherence.
Reduced Access Risks
IAM reviews and MFA implementation minimized unauthorized access.
Proactive Incident Response
Swift breach containment and operational resilience were ensured.
Continuous Improvement
Ongoing monitoring and phased remediation established sustained security.
Streamlined Operations
Automation reduced manual efforts and improved efficiency.
Inspira’s expertise helped the client strengthen its cloud security posture, align with industry standards, and proactively address evolving threats.
