The Challenge
Our client, a leading distributor and marketer of petroleum, industrial and automotive products, sought to fortify its long-term information security roadmap. Despite a solid grasp of zero trust principles, the organization needed more clarity on its current position within the zero trust journey. The Information Security team faced the challenge of securing organizational board buy-in while advancing their zero trust initiatives.
The Objective
The primary objective was to gain an external perspective to assess the client's existing information security landscape and determine its maturity in implementing zero trust. The organization aimed to identify strengths and weaknesses within its architecture, processes and technologies. Additionally, the objective was to equip the Information Security team with actionable insights and recommendations to facilitate the adoption of zero trust principles and secure support from the organizational board.
The Solution
To address the challenge, HCLTech conducted an on-site workshop to comprehensively evaluate the client's current information security posture. This workshop delved into the organization's existing architecture, processes and technologies to assess their alignment with zero trust principles. We evaluated the maturity of five primary pillars: Identity, Device, Network, Application Workload and Data.
Through this assessment, several gaps were identified that deviated from best practices within the zero trust model. Leveraging executive-level findings, we developed tailored recommendations aligned with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) Zero Trust Maturity Model. These recommendations provided a clear pathway for the client to enhance its information security via a more holistic approach that aligns with industry standards.
The Impact
The engagement yielded a significant impact for the client:
- Provided clarity on the client's current zero trust maturity level
- Offered actionable recommendations aligned with CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model
- Empowered the Information Security team to navigate the zero trust journey effectively
- Facilitated informed decision-making and garnered support from the organizational board
- Enhanced client's information security posture
- Fortified resilience against cyber threats
- Positioned client for long-term success in an evolving threat landscape
