Takeda's Zero Trust Strategy: Enhancing Digital Security with Okta Identity Solutions
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- Asia
- America
- Europe
Country
- Japan
Product
- Okta Workforce Identity Cloud
- Okta Customer Identity Solution
- TakedaID
- Okta ThreatInsight
- Okta Identity Engine
Tech Stack
- Zero Trust Security
- Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (AMFA)
- API Access Management
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Identity & Authentication Management
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Network Security
Applicable Industries
- Pharmaceuticals
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Quality Assurance
Services
- Cybersecurity Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company is a global, values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader headquartered in Japan, with offices in 80 countries and regions. The company is committed to discovering and delivering life-transforming treatments, guided by a commitment to patients, employees, and the planet. Takeda focuses its R&D efforts on four therapeutic areas: Oncology, rare genetics and hematology, neuroscience, and gastroenterology. It also makes targeted R&D investments in plasma-derived therapies and vaccines. With over 240 years of history, Takeda has grown into a pharmaceutical giant, emphasizing integrity and trust as foundational values. The company is dedicated to securing the digital privacy of patients and caregivers while providing high-quality medicines.
The Challenge
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company faced the challenge of securing digital privacy for patients and caregivers while protecting critical data supporting life-saving research. The company operated on a traditional network access model with server rooms and on-site networks protected by firewalls, accessible only through complex VPN tunneling protocols. The Covid-19 pandemic increased the pressure on healthcare organizations like Takeda to simplify digital experiences while facing targeted data security threats. The company needed to transition from a traditional network model to a Zero Trust security model to address these challenges.
The Solution
Takeda implemented a Zero Trust security strategy using Okta's identity and access management solutions. The company created TakedaID, an authentication platform built on Okta technology, to unify Takeda brands, business units, and the entire Takeda ecosystem. This platform secured and streamlined external digital solutions for patients, healthcare providers, plasma donors, and partners. Takeda paired Okta with Zscaler to create an end-to-end Zero Trust solution, reducing the attack surface, improving user experience, and enabling increased agility and simplified management. Adaptive Multi-Factor Authentication (AMFA) was integrated to evaluate risk factors and tailor login workflows accordingly. Okta ThreatInsight was used to detect and block high-volume credential-based attacks, while API Access Management extended security policies to APIs, protecting against breaches and enabling developers to create new capabilities.
Operational Impact
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