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Cybersecurity

Fintech Security Overhaul

We implemented a comprehensive zero-trust security architecture for a leading financial institution, transforming their security posture to meet modern threat landscapes and regulatory requirements.

Timeline
8 Months
Team Size
12 Security Engineers
Fintech Security Overhaul
99%
Threat Prevention Rate
0
Security Breaches
60%
Faster Threat Response
100%
Compliance Achievement

The Challenge

The client faced increasing sophisticated cyber threats targeting financial transactions and customer data. Their legacy perimeter-based security model was no longer adequate for protecting distributed cloud infrastructure and remote workforce access.

Our Solution

We designed and deployed a zero-trust architecture that eliminated implicit trust, implementing continuous verification, microsegmentation, and real-time threat detection across all network layers.

Key Features

Technical highlights and innovations delivered

Continuous Authentication

Implemented adaptive authentication that continuously validates user identity and device posture throughout sessions.

Microsegmentation

Created isolated security zones to contain potential breaches and limit lateral movement across the network.

Real-Time Monitoring

Deployed 24/7 security operations center with AI-powered threat detection and automated response capabilities.

Compliance Automation

Automated compliance reporting and regulatory requirements with real-time auditing and monitoring.

Technologies Used

Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)Network SegmentationIdentity & Access Management (IAM)Next-Gen Firewall (NGFW)Threat Intelligence Platform

Results & Impact

Measurable outcomes that transformed the business

Eliminated 99% of attempted security breaches through multi-layered defense

Reduced mean time to detect (MTTD) threats from hours to minutes

Achieved full compliance with financial industry regulations

Enabled secure remote access for 5,000+ employees across 20 countries

Decreased security incident response time by 60%

Saved $2M+ annually in potential breach costs and insurance premiums

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ATD Networking transformed our security infrastructure completely. Their zero-trust implementation has given us confidence that our systems and customer data are protected against even the most sophisticated threats.

Chief Information Security Officer
Global Financial Institution