Springer Nature Enhances Cybersecurity with Okta's Single Sign-On and Multi-Factor Authentication
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Country
- Worldwide
Product
- Okta Single Sign-On
- Okta Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication
- Okta Universal Directory
- Okta Advanced Server Access
Tech Stack
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- Hybrid Cloud
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Hybrid Cloud
Applicable Industries
- Software
- Professional Service
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Services
- System Integration
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
Springer Nature is one of the world's largest publishers of research and science literature, formed in 2015 through the merger of Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan, Macmillan Education, and Springer Science+Business Media. The company is dedicated to advancing scientific discovery by publishing original research and providing researchers with quick access to peer-reviewed content. With a global presence, Springer Nature operates in approximately 200 locations and employs around 11,000 internal and external staff. The company's international workforce is spread across multiple time zones, making it a truly global enterprise. As a leader in the scientific publishing industry, Springer Nature is committed to maintaining a secure and efficient digital environment to support its operations and protect its valuable assets.
The Challenge
Springer Nature, a leading global publisher of research and science literature, faced significant cybersecurity challenges due to its large, international workforce and the ongoing digitalization of the scientific publishing industry. With over 11,000 employees spread across 200 locations and multiple time zones, the company needed to protect its assets in a hybrid cloud environment. The existing security infrastructure, which included Active Directory and a home-grown Identity Governance and Administration solution, was insufficient for a comprehensive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) implementation. The company identified ransomware and identity theft as key risks, necessitating a more robust access management system to safeguard its valuable assets and ensure secure access for its employees.
The Solution
To address its cybersecurity challenges, Springer Nature partnered with Okta to implement a comprehensive access management solution. Okta's ease of integration with both SaaS and legacy applications made it the ideal choice for Springer Nature's hybrid cloud environment. The company deployed Okta's Single Sign-On (SSO) and Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to secure access to over 100 applications, providing a consistent user experience and enhanced security for all employees. Okta's automation features significantly reduced the burden on IT staff, allowing them to focus on value-generating tasks. The implementation of Okta's Universal Directory enabled Springer Nature to consolidate four domains and approximately 100 servers into a single environment, streamlining access management and improving collaboration across the organization. The transition to Okta was seamless, with minimal disruption to employees, thanks to Okta's pre-built connectors and intuitive user interface.
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