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PeerStory: CyberArk PAS

CyberArk

Technology Category	Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
Applicable Industries	Professional Service
Applicable Functions	Business Operation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	The company faced challenges with their existing SharePoint workflows and DevOps processes, which were frequently breaking. They needed a more reliable and efficient way to manage privileged access without the need for submitting tickets, going through workflows, or waiting for approvals. Additionally, they had a tight deadline to meet an external customer requirement for privileged access management, which included signing the purchase order, installing the solution, and managing a larger number of servers than initially anticipated. Read More
About Customer	The customer is a small IT shop with a few hundred people and a company size of a couple of thousand employees. Despite being a small company, they have a global presence with offices and servers in multiple locations, including Brazil and London. They rely heavily on vendors for various operations and are looking to improve their security and access management processes. Read More
Solution	The company chose CyberArk PAS after evaluating five different toolsets, including Quest. CyberArk's marketplace and out-of-the-box capabilities were crucial in getting stakeholder buy-in. The solution provided a standardized approach to security and reduced risk-access across the company. The DNA scan feature was particularly valuable, allowing the company to quickly identify and manage accounts. The initial setup was straightforward, well-documented, and could be handled by junior engineers. The solution also offered scalability, both geographically and in terms of disaster recovery capabilities. The company is also excited about Alero for third-party access management, which is crucial given their reliance on vendors. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management

Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

The company faced challenges with their existing SharePoint workflows and DevOps processes, which were frequently breaking. They needed a more reliable and efficient way to manage privileged access without the need for submitting tickets, going through workflows, or waiting for approvals. Additionally, they had a tight deadline to meet an external customer requirement for privileged access management, which included signing the purchase order, installing the solution, and managing a larger number of servers than initially anticipated.

About Customer

The customer is a small IT shop with a few hundred people and a company size of a couple of thousand employees. Despite being a small company, they have a global presence with offices and servers in multiple locations, including Brazil and London. They rely heavily on vendors for various operations and are looking to improve their security and access management processes.

Solution

The company chose CyberArk PAS after evaluating five different toolsets, including Quest. CyberArk's marketplace and out-of-the-box capabilities were crucial in getting stakeholder buy-in. The solution provided a standardized approach to security and reduced risk-access across the company. The DNA scan feature was particularly valuable, allowing the company to quickly identify and manage accounts. The initial setup was straightforward, well-documented, and could be handled by junior engineers. The solution also offered scalability, both geographically and in terms of disaster recovery capabilities. The company is also excited about Alero for third-party access management, which is crucial given their reliance on vendors.

Impact #1	The solution standardized security and reduced risk-access across the company.
Impact #2	The DNA scan feature allowed for quick identification and management of accounts.
Impact #3	The initial setup was straightforward and well-documented, enabling junior engineers to handle it.

Impact #1

The solution standardized security and reduced risk-access across the company.

Impact #2

The DNA scan feature allowed for quick identification and management of accounts.

Impact #3

The initial setup was straightforward and well-documented, enabling junior engineers to handle it.

Benefit #1	The company managed to meet a tight deadline for privileged access management, initially thought to be for 17 servers but later found to be upwards of 60 to 70 servers.

Benefit #1

The company managed to meet a tight deadline for privileged access management, initially thought to be for 17 servers but later found to be upwards of 60 to 70 servers.

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