Introduction
Imagine managing cloud access for over 95,000 employees across 102 stores and 7 distribution centers, all while navigating the complexities of Google Cloud Platform (GCP). For one of Brazil’s largest wholesale chains, this was a daily struggle.
The uncontrolled proliferation of credentials with excessive permissions left their operations vulnerable to security risks, compliance violations, and inefficiencies.
In a high-pressure industry and fast-paced environment, secure access is critical. They knew they needed a comprehensive solution to take back control.
That’s when senhasegura stepped in.
Major Challenges with Security and Compliance
The wholesale chain faced significant challenges in managing its GCP credentials. Developers were creating credentials with the necessary permissions they deemed fit, but without oversight or adherence to the Principle of Least Privilege.
The IT team was tasked with manually inspecting GCP projects to uncover and adjust overprivileged accounts, a process that was both time-consuming and error-prone. This lack of centralized management made it nearly impossible to track who had access to sensitive systems and what permissions were active.
The stakes were high. Without immediate intervention, the company faced increased risks of data breaches, compliance violations, and potential operational disruptions.
senhasegura to the Rescue
To address these challenges, the wholesale giant turned to senhasegura’s Cloud Infrastructure Entitlements Management (CIEM) solution. This innovative tool provided the IT team with centralized visibility into all identities with elevated privileges across GCP projects.
senhasegura automated the detection of risky credentials, identifying accounts with Basic Roles that granted excessive permissions. With clear insights and actionable data, the company could resolve permission issues efficiently and enforce the Principle of Least Privilege.
This solution didn’t just replace the manual processes—it transformed them. By automating tasks that previously took hours or days, senhasegura gave the company the tools to secure its cloud environment effectively and efficiently.
Witnessing the Transformation
The impact of senhasegura’s solution was immediate and profound. In just a few hours, the IT team analyzed over 95,000 credentials and restructured access across 102 stores. Excessive permissions were removed, and all accounts were aligned with the Principle of Least Privilege, significantly reducing the risk of security incidents.
Seven distribution centers adopted best practices for cloud security, creating a more robust and reliable infrastructure. Audit times were slashed, allowing the IT team to focus on strategic initiatives instead of firefighting access issues.
The results were clear: improved security, increased operational efficiency, and a scalable framework for managing cloud access in the future.
Embracing the Future
This wholesale leader’s journey highlights the power of senhasegura’s Cloud Entitlements solution in transforming fragmented, high-risk processes into secure and efficient systems. By automating credential management and enforcing access policies, the company not only reduced its risks but also set itself up for long-term success.
In an industry where security, compliance, and efficiency are critical, senhasegura proved to be the partner they needed to streamline operations and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
