Client Overview
An organization in IT Technology and Services with over 200 employees and contractors across multiple locations in the East Coast required a unified identity solution to bridge on-premises Active Directory with Azure Active Directory. The goal was to ensure secure access for a distributed workforce while meeting strict regulatory and compliance mandates.
Business Challenge
- Disconnected identity systems resulting in inconsistent access controls
- Increased risk of credential compromise due to lack of MFA enforcement
- Compliance gaps with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR
- High operational overhead from manual hybrid identity management
Our Approach
Risk Assessment & Architecture Design
Conducted identity risk assessments and compliance gap analysis, then designed a hybrid identity architecture using Azure AD Connect, aligned with Microsoft Security Baselines and Azure Well-Architected Framework.
Security Control Implementation
Implemented Conditional Access policies, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Identity Management (PIM) to reduce credential risk and enforce least-privilege access.
Automation & Identity Governance
Enabled automated provisioning via PowerShell, enforced policy-driven access controls, and integrated Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) for secure authentication.
Key Outcomes
- 80% reduction in identity-related security incidents
- 50% decrease in administrative overhead through automation
- Full compliance achieved with ISO 27001, SOC 2, and GDPR
- Seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) across cloud and on-prem applications
Why This Matters
Hybrid identity management is critical for medium to large enterprises navigating digital transformation. By leveraging global compliance frameworks and security best practices, organizations can reduce risk exposure, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable secure, scalable workforce access.
