Case Studies
Enhancing Privileged Access Security for a Large Enterprise
A large, diversified enterprise operating across multiple sectors lacked centralized control over its privileged accounts, posing a significant security risk. We deployed a comprehensive Privileged Access Management (PAM) solution to secure, manage, and audit all privileged activity, drastically reducing their attack surface.
Customer
A leading Large Enterprise Company operating across multiple sectors faced escalating security and compliance risks due to the absence of a centralized Privileged Access Management (PAM) system.
The Challenge
The organization encountered several critical security challenges, including:
Uncontrolled privileged access across critical systems
Limited visibility into privileged user activities
Overuse of standing privileges, increasing the attack surface
Gaps in compliance with internal and external standard
Risk of credential theft and lateral movement by threat actors
Heavy reliance on manual processes with no automation in place
Our Solution
Defa3 Cyber Security implemented a world-class PAM solution, tailored to the organization’s needs, providing:
Privileged Account Discovery & Inventory to identify and classify all high-risk accounts
Password Vaulting & Management for secure credential storage and rotation
Session Recording & Monitoring to track user activity and deter misuse
Just-in-Time (JIT) Privileged Access to minimize standing privilege risks
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for enhanced access control
Comprehensive Audit Trails & Reporting to support compliance and investigations
Third-Party/Vendor Access Management to control and monitor external access
The Engagement
Defa3’s Cyber Security Team followed a structured engagement model:
Initial Assessment – Evaluated the organization’s current PAM maturity and identified key gaps.
Proof of Concept (PoC) – Conducted a live demonstration of the shortlisted PAM solution to validate its effectiveness.
Full Deployment – Rolled out the PAM platform across the enterprise environment.
Ongoing Support – Assigned a dedicated engineer to ensure smooth operations and support through an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).
Outcome
With the SOAR platform in place, the customer realized:
Achieved centralized control over all privileged accounts
Reduced risk of insider threats and external attacks
Streamlined compliance with regulatory standards
Improved operational efficiency through automation
Enhanced visibility and accountability for privileged activities
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