Account Validation Secures Strategic Merger

Improving security and business agility for a Fortune 500 banking company

The Challenge

Our client was challenged with validating and securing over 7,000 user accounts during a large acquisition to prevent data breaches.

TSG’s Impact

Validated 7,000+ accounts, Improved account security, Met tight merger deadlines

Objectives

As a leading commercial bank completed a major acquisition, they recognized the security risks associated with merging systems and applications. With 74% of data breaches starting from unmanaged user credentials, the client sought TSG’s expertise to validate and secure privileged accounts across the newly combined enterprise.

Solution

The Select Group (TSG) conducted an in-depth assessment, identifying unadministered and overprivileged accounts. The team then executed a comprehensive remediation plan, validating over 7,000 accounts and ensuring system security. By working closely with the client, TSG delivered the project ahead of deadlines, safeguarding sensitive data during the merger.

Benefits

Data Security

TSG reduced the risk of breaches by remediating unmanaged and overprivileged accounts.

Faster Reporting

TSG optimized the reporting process, enabling quicker analysis of account statuses.

Timely Delivery

TSG completed the validation ahead of schedule, ensuring security during the acquisition.