How a Telecom Services Provider Enhanced Their Risk Management and Security Architecture

The customer is a leading provider of trusted, neutral numbering and registry administration services within the telecommunications industry. They play a crucial role in maintaining reliable and secure communication services for their clients. 

Challenge

The customer faced a significant challenge due to limited resources within their cybersecurity team. They needed assistance in conducting thorough third-party vendor risk management assessments and internal security architecture audits. In addition, expertise in software security for native cloud transformation was required to review their existing architecture.  

Solution

Orion offered a comprehensive solution to address the customer’s challenges. 

1. Vendor Risk Management Assessments: Orion provided a professional team with extensive experience in conducting third-party vendor risk assessments. These assessments were conducted across multiple tiers to ensure compliance with regulatory security requirements. Orion’s expertise helped identify potential vulnerabilities and threats associated with the customer’s vendors.  

2. Security Architecture Audit: To address the customer’s need for a comprehensive security architecture audit, Orion assigned a dedicated security architect. This expert collaborated with the customer’s lead architects to review and assess the design of their new cloud-native applications. Their aim was to identify any security gaps and recommend best practices for Secure DevOps, enabling the customer to build secure applications from the group up.  

Impact

Orion’s partnership with the customer provided invaluable assistance in addressing resource limitations and enhancing their security capabilities. By conducting comprehensive third-party vendor risk assessments and facilitating security architecture audits, Orion empowered the customer to secure their applications and meet regulatory compliance requirements, ultimately delivering a more secure and reliable service to their clients.