Elevating multi-cloud security for a leading American bank

Ambition

For many companies, a lack of in-house cybersecurity talent threatens to turn well-intentioned technology innovation into a liability. A leading bank based in the United States sought to avoid falling into this all-too-common cybersecurity capability gap. The bank recognized the potential for several critical security risks in its multi-cloud infrastructure, including misconfigurations, manual security management practices, and regulatory compliance issues. Existing security guardrails and compliance controls were leaving sensitive data vulnerable and presented a risk of unauthorized access. The bank’s AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms were delivering measurable business benefits. However, to keep pace with ever-changing policy developments and avoid non-compliance penalties, the bank’s IT organization needed to improve security configurations, remediate complex legacy code, strengthen governance, and introduce security automation.  

Action

The bank partnered with Wipro to implement security automation across the AWS and Azure platforms. By transitioning to an Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) approach, the client was able to codify infrastructure configurations, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and efficient version control. Custom and contextualised guardrails acted as proactive checks, preventing security misconfigurations and further ensuring compliance. Wipro developed Policy-as-Code (PaC) and Security-as-Code (SaC) tailored to client’s Azure and AWS environment, enabling automated cyber policy enforcement. Automated image scanning brought container security and custom modules covering various aspects of the multi-cloud environment to enforce third-party security controls.

Ambitions Realized

Through close collaboration with the bank’s security leaders, Wipro’s implementation of third-party security controls and automation for AWS and Azure delivered across-the-board security, compliance, and productivity improvements. The bank achieved a 25% increase in regulatory compliance by automating security controls and enforcing consistent policies. Additionally, streamlined security practices led to a 30% increase in user productivity, allowing employees to focus on core tasks without disruptions. Custom guardrails, automated security scanning, and proactive measures contributed to a 40% improvement in overall security posture. Furthermore, operational disruptions decreased by 20% due to faster and more secure workload deployment and migration, enabling seamless adaptation to changing business needs while maintaining security. The bank is now more prepared than ever to achieve a secure and agile future in the cloud.