AVANT and Akamai: Solving Security Challenges for Financial Services

A prime example of this partnership in action is a large North American financial services firm that specializes in investment and wealth management. With more than US$10 billion in assets, the organization faced several critical challenges, including managing user access across various segments, increasing network visibility, and improving the speed and accuracy of threat detection and response.

In collaboration with AVANT, Akamai deployed its Akamai Guardicore Segmentation solution to address these issues. The solution helped the organization enhance security, streamline policy management, and reduce the risks associated with data breaches. Proof-of-concept testing demonstrated the ease of segmentation and seamless integration while providing the client with the visibility and protection necessary to stay ahead of evolving cyberthreats.

Akamai Guardicore Segmentation improved compliance, operational efficiency, and incident response times — key elements for any organization that is navigating today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape.

The financial services organization faced three critical challenges.  

1. Managing user access across different segments

2. Gaining visibility across their network

3. Identifying and responding to threats more quickly

To address these challenges, the company partnered with Akamai and AVANT to conduct a proof of concept. This collaboration aimed to demonstrate how Akamai’s solutions could streamline their security processes. 

Through rigorous testing, the client discovered that Akamai Guardicore Segmentation provided the visibility and security that they required. The solution stood out for its ease of segmentation and effective policy management, allowing the organization to enhance its security posture significantly.

The benefits of Akamai Guardicore Segmentation include enhanced security, improved compliance, operational efficiency, and faster incident response.

By effectively segmenting the network, the organization could isolate sensitive data and reduce the risk of data breaches.

The solution helps maintain regulatory compliance by ensuring that access controls and policies are enforced consistently.

Streamlined policy management means that the organization can allocate resources more effectively, focusing on strategic initiatives rather than reactive measures.

With increased visibility and segmentation, the organization can identify and respond to threats more quickly and minimize potential damage.

Akamai’s portfolio includes industry-leading solutions in API and application security, Zero Trust security, distirbuted denial-of-service (DDoS) protection, and cloud computing. Akamai has consistently been recognized as a leader in several key categories, including web application and API protection (WAAP) and bot mitigation. 

AVANT’s Trusted Advisors recommend Akamai’s award-winning solutions to their clients, knowing they are backed by Akamai's proven track record and cutting-edge technology.