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Securing Rapid Growth: Glossier's Use of IoT for Enhanced Security

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Technology Category
  • Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Event-Driven Application
  • Cybersecurity & Privacy - Application Security
Applicable Industries
  • National Security & Defense
Use Cases
  • Supply Chain Visibility
  • Tamper Detection
About The Customer
Glossier is a beauty ecommerce brand that has been experiencing rapid growth. The company operates in the highly regulated healthcare industry and hosts its applications in the cloud. As a growing ecommerce site, Glossier has a rising volume of user data that needs to be protected from application attacks and account takeovers. However, the company does not have a dedicated security team, which makes it challenging for them to monitor site traffic patterns and respond to security issues in real time.
The Challenge
Glossier, a rapidly growing beauty ecommerce brand, was faced with the challenge of protecting their website and the increasing volume of user data from application attacks and account takeovers. As an ecommerce site, Glossier needed to have a clear understanding of site traffic patterns, including any attacks and anomalies that were occurring. However, without a dedicated security team, the company was struggling to provide the necessary tools to their team that would help them understand and respond to these security issues in real time.
The Solution
Glossier turned to Signal Sciences for a solution to their security challenges. Signal Sciences provided immediate value by offering net-new visibility and protection against account takeover attempts and other application attacks. This solution was not only effective in strengthening security during Glossier's fast-paced development cycles, but it also helped the company achieve compliance within the highly regulated healthcare industry. Furthermore, Signal Sciences' solution was flexible and scalable, making it suitable for Glossier's cloud-hosted applications.
Operational Impact
  • The implementation of Signal Sciences' solution has significantly strengthened Glossier's security measures. The company now has a clear visibility on site traffic patterns, including any attacks and anomalies. This has enabled Glossier to respond to security issues in real time, thereby preventing account takeovers and application attacks. Moreover, the solution's simple setup and ease of use have made it easy for Glossier's team to manage security without the need for a dedicated security team. The flexibility and scalability of the solution have also ensured that Glossier's security measures can keep pace with the company's rapid growth.

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