HDFC's Transformation with Zscaler's Cloud-Based Web Security Solution
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- National Security & Defense
Use Cases
- Tamper Detection
- Traffic Monitoring
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (HDFC) is India’s largest home mortgage company, founded in 1977. With over 3 million customers, HDFC has a significant presence not only in India but also globally, with branches all over the world. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India. HDFC's primary goal was to find a more efficient way to secure its web traffic against the constantly changing threatscape, given its large geographic footprint.
The Challenge
HDFC, India's largest home mortgage company, was facing a significant challenge with its legacy web security solution. The existing system was ineffective, only providing protection against known threats and requiring extensive maintenance for antivirus signatures. The system was not only difficult to maintain, but also costly, requiring significant investments in terms of time, manpower, and technology. The legacy solution scanned web traffic from all branches through a central gateway located at their head office, which was not cost-effective due to the need to backhaul traffic from all locations to a central point. Furthermore, the system was not effectively scanning advanced web-borne threats and those arising from increasing usage of Web 2.0 applications.
The Solution
HDFC adopted Zscaler's cloud-based web security solution, which provided comprehensive, policy-based security to all users, regardless of their location or device. HDFC's web traffic was forwarded from its gateway to the Zscaler cloud service, and policies were enforced seamlessly using Active Directory Group Policy. This solution reduced cost and infrastructure complexity, as HDFC administrators spent less time and money managing their web security infrastructure and proxies. The Zscaler solution also protected HDFC's users against a wide range of known malware as well as advanced threats such as malicious active content, botnets, and phishing attacks. The service enforced granular, user-based policies for Web 2.0 applications as it scanned every byte of data in real-time. Zscaler also provided HDFC with full visibility of its security posture through a visual dashboard and powerful, consolidated reporting, backed by Zscaler’s cloud-based log infrastructure.
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