InfoVision successfully transformed a leading US-based multinational cloud communications provider’s security infrastructure to achieve FedRAMP compliance.  By implementing a suite of Qualys Cloud solutions, including VMDR (Vulnerability Management Detection & Response), Policy Compliance, File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), and Container Security, the project not only met stringent federal requirements but also significantly enhanced the client’s overall security posture.

Customer overview

The customer is a leading multinational technology company specializing in cloud communications and workstream collaboration solutions.  Their core offerings include Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS), Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS), and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS). The company serves global enterprises with cutting-edge cloud communication solutions and is known for its innovation in workstream collaboration and customer engagement.

Business need

The client faced a challenge in meeting FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) compliance requirements.  To achieve this, they needed to migrate from their existing tenable solution to a more robust security infrastructure.

Key drivers for this transition included:

1. Ensuring compliance with stringent federal security standards.
2. Enhancing overall security posture to protect sensitive data.
3. Maintaining customer trust and stakeholder confidence.
4. Enabling the provision of secure and compliant services to government and enterprise customers.

Solution delivered

InfoVision implemented a comprehensive Infrastructure Security Services solution, leveraging Qualys cloud technologies.

• Advanced Vulnerability Management: Deployed Qualys VMDR (Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response) for real-time threat detection and response across the client’s infrastructure.
• Continuous Compliance Monitoring: Implemented Qualys Policy Compliance (PC) to ensure ongoing adherence to FedRAMP standards.
• File integrity assurance: Integrated Qualys File Integrity Monitoring (FIM) to detect unauthorized changes to critical system files and configurations.
• Container security enhancement: Utilized Qualys Container Security (CS) to secure containerized environments, crucial for the client’s cloud-based services.

Implementation strategy

1. Infrastructure assessment: Conducted a thorough evaluation of the existing infrastructure to identify security gaps.
2. Custom deployment: Tailored the Qualys solutions to the client’s unique cloud environment.
3. Agent installation: Deployed Qualys agents across Windows and Linux servers for comprehensive coverage.
4. Security hardening: Implemented best practices to strengthen the overall infrastructure security.
5. Automation integration: Set up automated scanning and reporting processes to streamline security operations.

Tech stack

• Security platform: Qualys Cloud Solutions – VMDR, FIM, PC, CS
• Cloud security: Secure agents for both Windows and Linux environments
• Compliance framework: FedRAMP, ISO 27001

Key outcomes

• Achieved FedRAMP compliance.
• Enhanced real-time visibility into infrastructure vulnerabilities, reducing the average time to detect threats.
• Implemented continuous monitoring, resulting in a reduction in security incidents.
• Streamlined compliance reporting, cutting audit preparation time.