The Challenge: Managing Security at Scale
Technology companies often struggle to secure their complex infrastructure and file systems at scale. Our client’s primary challenges included:
Deployment Complexity and Sensitivity
It was exceptionally difficult to protect sensitive credentials while managing API keys and user access securely across Kubernetes clusters.
Bucket Management Bottlenecks
Onboarding and managing thousands of S3 storage configurations could lead to disruptions and performance bottlenecks due to repetitive API calls or the need for manual intervention.
Limited Reporting Capabilities
Traditional email notifications were insufficient for tracking security events and system performance. The company required real-time notifications and detailed reports.
Our cloud storage environment was growing rapidly, but our security operations couldn’t keep up. We needed an automated, scalable solution to hit our compliance targets without slowing us down.
Chief Security Officer
The Solution: OPSWAT’s Scalable Security Framework
To address these challenges, OPSWAT implemented a robust, automated solution tailored to the company’s needs:
Automated Deployments with Secure API Keys
OPSWAT streamlined secure API key management, implementing automated deployment processes into the company’s S3 environment. This ensured API keys and user access were securely managed without risking exposure of entire Kubernetes clusters.
Simplified API-Driven Bucket Management
OPSWAT developed an API-driven onboarding process for our client’s S3 bucket management, drastically reducing manual efforts and potential errors. With configurable storage, tagging, and permissions, the company achieved more efficient data governance and security enforcement.
Enhanced Logging and Real-Time Notifications
To strengthen visibility and monitoring, OPSWAT extended notification capabilities using Amazon SNS and SQS, providing real-time alerts. Integration with Serilog and Splunk enabled comprehensive logging and audit capabilities, allowing security teams to detect and troubleshoot anomalies instantly.
With real-time notifications and advanced logging, we now have complete visibility into our cloud storage security. OPSWAT’s automation has reduced manual errors and made compliance much easier.
Senior Cloud Security Engineer
Detailed Organizational and Project Reporting
MetaDefender Storage Security includes granular reporting features, providing insights into storage usage and security performance across different departments and projects. These executive summaries helped decision makers at the company track compliance, traffic patterns, and potential security threats efficiently.
The Outcome: A More Secure and Efficient Cloud Storage Infrastructure
By implementing OPSWAT’s automated and scalable security solution, the technology company achieved significant improvements in security and efficiency:
1. Streamlined Automation and Management
- API-driven deployments eliminated repetitive manual configurations.
- Automated bucket management reduced onboarding time from hours to minutes per bucket.
- Deployment time for security updates was reduced by 75% on average, ensuring rapid adaptation to new threats.
2. Enhanced Security and Compliance
- Secure API key management prevented unauthorized access, reducing the risk of key exposure by 90%.
- Real-time monitoring ensured 100% visibility into all storage activities, significantly reducing security blind spots.
- Compliance reporting automation saved the security team 20+ hours per week, allowing focus on proactive security measures.
3. Actionable Insights and Reporting
- Advanced analytics provided real-time insights into file scanning, traffic patterns, and storage usage.
- Threat detection time was reduced by 85%, enabling immediate action on potential risks.
- Automated alerts and reports led to a 40% reduction in false positives, improving investigation efficiency.
Before OPSWAT, managing thousands of S3 buckets was a tedious and risky process. Now, with automation and advanced reporting, we have full control and visibility at scale.
IT Security Manager
A Future-Proof Security Strategy
By integrating OPSWAT’s MetaDefender Storage Security and advanced reporting capabilities, the technology company transformed its security operations. MetaDefender Storage Security integrated robust scanning and multi-layered detection and prevention technologies directly with their S3 storage infrastructure.
With automation eliminating manual bottlenecks and real-time insights improving decision-making, the company strengthened its cloud security posture without compromising efficiency.
As technology companies increasingly rely on cloud storage, scalable security solutions like OPSWAT’s are essential for mitigating risks, maintaining compliance, and staying competitive by ensuring business continuity without costly disruptions.
Want to learn how OPSWAT can enhance your cloud security? Contact our experts today.
