Finance
Cybersecurity

Cisco Network Operate Project​ For a Leading Indian Financial Institution​

Case Study Glance Shape

At a glance

Gruve deployed a Cisco-based SDN solution, secured endpoints, provided VPN access, protected web traffic, and delivered long-term support. Gruve's expertise helped the client achieve regulatory compliance, enhanced network security, and operational efficiency. ​

70%

reduced network management complexities​

85%

improved network security and operational efficiency​

About the client

The client is a leading Indian financial institution that plays a vital role in maintaining financial stability

Challenges

Faced the challenge of modernizing the network while meeting strict security regulations. This included planning the deployment of Cisco SDA for campus networks, securing endpoints via NAC, enabling secure VPN access for roaming users, protecting web traffic through WSA, and overseeing infrastructure operations across a seven-year span.

Solutions

  • Gruve architected a comprehensive solution, integrating Cisco's Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies to meet the client’s security and operational needs. ​
  • Deployed Cisco SDA to streamline campus network management, ensuring seamless connectivity and automated network segmentation for enhanced security. ​
  • Integrated a Network Access Control (NAC) solution to protect endpoints, ensuring only authorized devices could access the network. ​
  • Provided secure VPN access for roaming users, facilitating secure remote connections while maintaining centralized control. ​
  • Guarded web access using a Cisco Web Security Appliance, ensuring the client’s web traffic adhered to stringent security protocols. ​
  • Offering seven years of dedicated infrastructure management, delivering ongoing support and regular updates to ensure optimal network performance. ​

Results and benefits

The solution gave the financial institution a secure, efficient SDN infrastructure, cutting manual network tasks and protecting over 95% of endpoints. The solution is a scalable model for other banks, fully compliant with the client’s policies.