Security, Compliance, and Productivity with Zero Trust Implementation using Azure AD and Intune
STRENGTHENING SECURITY, ENSURING COMPLIANCE, AND BOOSTING IT PRODUCTIVITY WITH ZERO TRUST IMPLEMENTATION USING AZURE AD AND INTUNE
New Scaler partnered with a Public Sector Organisation to implement a critical security measure and ensure Compliance with industry standards.
Overview
Public Sector organisation, a government entity responsible for delivering critical public services, recognised the need to enhance their security measures, ensure Compliance with industry standards, and streamline their device provisioning process. Therefore, they sought a solution enabling a Zero Trust security model while adhering to the compliance requirements outlined by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) in the UK. To achieve their goals, Public Sector organisation partnered with New Scaler, a trusted system integrator specialising in cloud solutions.
Challenge
Public Sector organisations faced the challenge of protecting sensitive data and mitigating the risk of unauthorised access, especially given the increasing threats in the digital landscape. Compliance with NIST and NCSC regulations was also critical to maintaining public trust. They also wanted to optimise their IT team’s productivity by streamlining device provisioning processes and reducing manual tasks.
Solution
Working closely with ABC Public Sector Organisation, New Scaler proposed a comprehensive solution leveraging Azure AD and Intune to implement Zero Trust security while ensuring Compliance with NIST and NCSC regulations. The solution included the following key components:
1. Azure AD Implementation: New Scaler assisted ABC Public Sector Organisation in configuring Azure AD, establishing stringent identity management policies, and enabling all users’ multi-factor authentication (MFA). This ensured that only authorised individuals with verified identities could access sensitive public sector resources.
2. Intune for Device Management: With New Scaler’s guidance, ABC Public Sector Organisation implemented Intune for device management and Compliance. Intune enabled the organisation to enforce policies such as encryption, passcode complexity, and operating system updates on all managed devices, meeting the stringent security standards outlined by NIST and NCSC.
3. Conditional Access Policies: New Scaler helped ABC Public Sector Organisation define and implement granular conditional access policies aligned with NIST and NCSC guidelines. These policies enforced access controls based on user identity, device compliance, and contextual factors such as location and sign-in risk. This ensured that access to critical public sector resources was granted only to trusted users and devices.
Results
1. Enhanced Security and Compliance: Implementing Zero Trust security with Azure AD and Intune significantly strengthened ABC Public Sector Organisation’s security posture. The risk of unauthorised access and data breaches was greatly mitigated by enforcing strict identity verification, granular access controls, and device compliance measures. The solution also ensured Compliance with NIST and NCSC regulations, providing the organisation with a framework that met industry standards and regulatory requirements.
2. Improved IT Team Productivity: The implementation of Azure AD and Intune streamlined the device provisioning process for ABC Public Sector Organisation’s IT team. With automated device enrolment, compliance policies, and application management, the IT team experienced a significant reduction in manual provisioning tasks. This allowed them to focus on higher-value activities, resulting in increased productivity and improved efficiency within the IT department.
Conclusion
Through the partnership with New Scaler, Public Sector Organisation successfully implemented a Zero Trust security model using Azure AD and Intune, meeting the compliance requirements outlined by NIST and NCSC. The solution significantly enhanced their security posture, ensuring the protection of sensitive public sector data. Additionally, it optimised the IT team’s productivity by automating device provisioning processes.
If your public sector organisation seeks to strengthen security, achieve Compliance, and improve IT operations, consider implementing a Zero Trust approach with Azure AD and Intune. Contact New Scaler, a trusted system integrator specialising in cloud solutions, to embark on your journey towards a more secure, compliant, and efficient future.
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