A financial advisory firm in Ontario with 50 employees, handling sensitive client data across multiple locations.
Problem
The firm faced an increase in unauthorized access attempts and needed a solution to secure remote work environments while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.
Solution by Kaimz Inc.
Implemented Conditional Access Policies in Microsoft Entra ID to enforce secure access based on user location and device compliance.
Deployed CrowdStrike Identity Protection to monitor and prevent credential-based attacks.
Configured VPN policies with Cisco to encrypt remote employee traffic and restrict access to essential systems.
Provided cybersecurity awareness training, focusing on safe remote work practices.
Impact
Blocked over 300 unauthorized access attempts within the first 3 months.
Improved user experience with seamless but secure MFA logins.
Achieved compliance with FINTRAC requirements for secure client data handling.
Reduced IT admin intervention by 50% due to automated monitoring and incident response.
Key Takeaway:
Kaimz Inc. enabled the firm to adopt a secure and compliant remote work environment, protecting sensitive financial data while streamlining operations.