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CrowdStrike > Case Studies > Oak Hill Advisors Enhances Cloud Security with CrowdStrike and AWS Integration

Oak Hill Advisors Enhances Cloud Security with CrowdStrike and AWS Integration

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Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
  • America
  • Europe
Country
  • United States
Product
  • CrowdStrike Falcon
  • Falcon Discover for AWS
Tech Stack
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • CrowdStrike Falcon Platform
Implementation Scale
  • Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Digital Expertise
  • Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Cloud Security
  • Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries
  • Finance & Insurance
Applicable Functions
  • Business Operation
Use Cases
  • Remote Asset Management
Services
  • Cybersecurity Services
  • System Integration
About The Customer
Oak Hill Advisors is a global alternative investment firm managing approximately $32 billion in credit-related investments for institutional investors across North America, Europe, and other regions. The firm specializes in mortgages, collateralized loan obligations, and high-yield active distress or performing credit loans. With a cloud-first strategy, Oak Hill Advisors has transitioned its operations to Amazon Web Services (AWS) to leverage agility and innovation in application development. The firm's CISO, Sajawal Haider, oversees both security and infrastructure strategy, ensuring the firm's global operations are secure and efficient.
The Challenge
Despite the cloud being more secure than on-prem data centers, Oak Hill Advisors faced unique security challenges. The cloud's infrastructure dynamism and lack of a perimeter meant vulnerabilities could be exposed quickly. The firm needed to adapt its security posture to the cloud's requirements, focusing on AWS best practices, real-time infrastructure assessment, frequent testing during development, and automated incident response.
The Solution
Oak Hill Advisors adopted the CrowdStrike Falcon platform to address its cloud security challenges. The platform provided streaming protection and was later expanded to include Falcon Discover for AWS. The Falcon platform's focus on endpoints, cloud-based architecture, and managed services made it a central component of the firm's security strategy. Managed services were particularly important due to the rapid evolution of cloud-based products, which made it difficult to find personnel with the necessary expertise. CrowdStrike's combination of sophisticated technology and managed services allowed Oak Hill Advisors to effectively manage and secure its cloud infrastructure.
Operational Impact
  • The deployment of CrowdStrike technology has significantly improved Oak Hill Advisors' security posture, making security incidents less alarming.
  • The Falcon platform's single agent has streamlined the management and updating of security tools, enhancing team productivity.
  • Falcon Discover for AWS provides comprehensive visibility into AWS infrastructure, aiding security teams in acclimating to the complex platform.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Oak Hill Advisors manages approximately $32 billion in investments.

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