CheckPoint Software
Case Studies
Xero's Successful Cloud Migration and Security Transformation with Check Point CloudGuard and AWS
Overview
Xero's Successful Cloud Migration and Security Transformation with Check Point CloudGuard and AWSCheckPoint Software |
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Public Cloud Networks & Connectivity - Gateways | |
Cement National Security & Defense | |
Product Research & Development Quality Assurance | |
Construction Management Tamper Detection | |
Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services | |
Operational Impact
The successful migration to AWS and the implementation of Check Point CloudGuard IaaS transformed Xero's security culture. Developers were given ownership of their AWS accounts and the ability to make their environments more secure. The on-demand computing power of AWS enables developers to experiment with new features and products in ways that were not possible before. CheckPoint R80 Security Management gives the security engineering team deep visibility into the security posture of all AWS accounts. With visibility, security became less of a business hurdle to overcome, it's a capability woven into the fabric of the business that accompanies every other function. In Xero's agile environment, the security engineering team works to improve data protection, eliminate downtime, and deliver value-added services to the DevOps teams. With on-demand cloud and security infrastructure scalability, Xero can confidently ensure that peak usage periods deliver the high performance that customers expect. At the same time, during lulls in activity Xero is not paying for capacity that sits idle. The AWS cloud and Check Point enabled Xero to achieve its primary goals of reducing service delivery costs while assuring high service availability. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Moved 700,000 customers, 59 billion records, and $1 trillion worth of transactions to a secure, fully managed AWS environment in nine months | |
Transformed the company's security culture across security engineering, DevOps, and partnerships | |
Automated security without slowing development and extend security management-as-aservice features to DevOps teams | |