Hybrid work expands productivity—and the attack surface. When users access applications from home networks, unmanaged devices, and multiple geographies, the traditional “trusted internal network” model breaks down. A modern enterprise needs security that is identity-driven, context-aware, and continuously verified.
A mid-to-large enterprise had rapidly expanded remote and hybrid work across business functions, vendors, and partner teams. Security controls were uneven: some users were protected by MFA and endpoint tooling, others relied on legacy VPN and perimeter-based access. The organization faced increased phishing attempts, credential misuse, and inconsistent access governance—especially for privileged users and third-party contractors.
Key challenges included:
Perimeter-heavy architecture
VPN-centric access treated users as “inside” once connected, making lateral movement easier if credentials were compromised.Inconsistent identity assurance
MFA adoption was incomplete, conditional access policies were limited, and identity signals (location, device health, risk score) were not consistently used in access decisions.Limited device posture enforcement
Many endpoints lacked uniform security posture—patch levels, disk encryption, EDR coverage, and compliance baselines varied across teams and locations.Shadow access and policy drift
Over time, access rules had grown complex and inconsistent across applications. Shared accounts, stale permissions, and ad-hoc exceptions increased risk.Privileged access risk
Administrative activities were not fully isolated or governed, making privileged accounts a high-value target.Visibility gaps
Security teams lacked a consolidated, real-time view of access events, policy violations, risky sign-ins, and endpoint posture—making response slower.
The goal was to implement Zero Trust rapidly—without disrupting business—and establish a scalable foundation for continuous improvement.
Maayan Technologies executed a structured Zero Trust program built around four pillars: Verify Explicitly, Use Least Privilege, Assume Breach, and Automate Response. The rollout was planned in waves to deliver fast value while reducing operational risk.
1) Zero Trust Blueprint and Application Segmentation
We started with an enterprise access inventory: users, devices, applications, data sensitivity, and access paths. Applications were grouped by risk and criticality—business SaaS apps, internal apps, admin tools, and third-party access pathways. This enabled a prioritized rollout plan and avoided “big bang” disruption.
2) Identity Hardening and Conditional Access
Identity became the new control plane. We implemented:
MFA enforcement with stronger authentication methods and staged rollout
Conditional access policies based on device compliance, user risk, location, and sign-in behavior
Modern authentication alignment for cloud apps and identity-integrated systems
Session controls to reduce token misuse and enforce re-authentication for sensitive actions
This reduced reliance on network location and improved protection against credential compromise.
3) Endpoint Posture and Device Trust
To support hybrid work securely, we introduced device trust standards:
Baseline configurations (encryption, firewall, patch compliance, secure boot)
Endpoint detection and response coverage alignment
Compliance checks for managed vs unmanaged devices
Controlled access for BYOD and contractor endpoints using limited privilege policies
Device posture became a first-class signal in access decisions.
4) Network and Access Path Modernization
We reduced broad VPN dependency by shifting toward least-privilege access patterns:
Per-app access segmentation for internal services where applicable
Restricted east-west movement for users and workloads
Tightened administrative network exposure
Stronger controls for third-party and vendor access
This prevented “once connected, access everything” behavior.
5) Privileged Access Controls
We strengthened privileged operations through:
Privileged access workflows and approval gates
Just-in-time privilege elevation (where supported)
Separation of admin identities from daily user identities
Logging and monitoring for privileged actions
This reduced high-risk standing privileges and improved accountability.
6) Monitoring, Threat Signals, and Rapid Response
We centralized visibility into identity and endpoint signals:
Risky sign-in detection and alerting
Policy violation monitoring and enforcement dashboards
Incident playbooks for compromised accounts and suspicious device behavior
Automated remediation actions (step-up authentication, session revoke, quarantine workflows)
This improved detection-to-response time and reduced manual incident handling.
The rollout was executed in three phases:
Weeks 1–3: Foundation
Identity review, policy design, MFA rollout strategy, device posture baseline, and pilot group enablement.Weeks 4–8: Scale
Expand conditional access across workforce, enforce device compliance, migrate key apps to identity-driven access, and tighten VPN exposure.Weeks 9–12: Optimize and Operationalize
Privileged access hardening, monitoring dashboards, playbooks, training, and handover to operations with KPIs.
This phased approach ensured quick wins while maintaining business continuity.
The Zero Trust rollout delivered both immediate risk reduction and long-term security maturity:
Stronger access security through enforced MFA and conditional access policies tied to user and device risk.
Reduced lateral movement exposure by limiting broad network trust and implementing least-privilege access paths.
Improved endpoint hygiene with device posture enforcement and standardized security baselines.
Better governance for privileged access, reducing standing admin risk and improving auditability.
Increased security visibility across sign-ins, device posture, and policy enforcement—with faster response actions.
Hybrid workforce readiness at scale, enabling secure access without slowing business operations.
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