Case Study:
Security Transformation
At a glance:
Challenges
Limited IT resources
Sensitive data being handled and managed
A shifting contract workforce interacting with and utilizing systems
Limited budget for building out in-house security resources
Benefits
Estimated savings of ~$1.2M in in-house security resources
Lowered security risk
Improved IT resource utilization
Improved customer support & response time
Objective
A leading claims adjusting company had limited IT resources, a growing business footprint, and was unsupported by their current vendors. A growing company that required a more robust security posture because they were interacting with enterprise clients that had higher security requirements of their vendors.
Solutions
Populus did a full deep dive on the IT organization to compile a comprehensive list of vendors, contracts, expenses, and areas of opportunity. After identifying gap areas, they presented 2 vetted vendor choices for a cloud transition, driving negotiations in the client’s favor to obtain optimal pricing and service while addressing all areas of concern.
Customized package that helped them meet enterprise security requirements with a reasonable package that was sustainable and affordable for a medium-sized business.
Outcomes
Improved Security Posture
Consolidating their vendors and costs, while simultaneously improving their security allowed the client to meet their enterprise clients’ security requirements
The ability to add on services like Disaster Resource as a Service (DRaaS) lowers overall risk for the organization, especially as they grow their physical footprint
Improved Resource Utilization
By partnering with the right vendor, the client’s internal team improved their own internal security knowledge
A robust security vendor allowed the client to better utilize their own internal IT resources and prevented them from having to hire an entire internal team dedicated purely to security and maintenance of security infrastructure
Measurable Success
Estimated savings of ~$1.2M in in-house security resources
Improved customer service and response time with new trusted vendor relationship