Securing Cloud Infrastructure with DevSecOps & Zero Trust Principles

Cloud Security

We were looking for a partner who could help us operationalize cloud security—Centizen delivered beyond expectations. From governance frameworks to real-time threat monitoring, the staffing expertise brought in by Centizen made our cloud transformation both secure and scalable.

– Head of Infrastructure

Global Data Services Company

A global leader in Data and Credit Management Solutions, the organization delivers rich datasets, real-time reporting, and predictive analytics to clients across various regulated industries. With a strong cloud-first approach, it enables businesses to access scalable, secure, and intelligent data services that drive informed decision-making.

The Challenge

As the organization expanded its cloud capabilities, ensuring data privacy, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted performance became critical. A proactive security approach was needed to safeguard sensitive customer information in a dynamic cloud environment.

The Solution

Centizen deployed a skilled DevSecOps team to implement a Zero Trust architecture, integrate CNAPP tools, and establish automated compliance workflows across the client’s AWS cloud infrastructure.

The Outcome

The client achieved end-to-end visibility, real-time threat response, and ensured compliance with industry standards like GDPR and SOC 2—significantly reducing risk exposure and operational overhead.

A global leader in Data and Credit Management Solutions, the organization delivers rich datasets, real-time reporting, and predictive analytics to clients across various regulated industries. With a strong cloud-first approach, it enables businesses to access scalable, secure, and intelligent data services that drive informed decision-making.

The Challenge

As the organization expanded its cloud capabilities, ensuring data privacy, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted performance became critical. A proactive security approach was needed to safeguard sensitive customer information in a dynamic cloud environment.

The Solution

Centizen deployed a skilled DevSecOps team to implement a Zero Trust architecture, integrate CNAPP tools, and establish automated compliance workflows across the client’s AWS cloud infrastructure.

The Outcome

The client achieved end-to-end visibility, real-time threat response, and ensured compliance with industry standards like GDPR and SOC 2—significantly reducing risk exposure and operational overhead.

The Solution

Phase 1: Security Assessment & Governance Blueprint (Weeks 1–2)

Centizen staffed cloud security architects and compliance analysts to assess the client’s AWS workloads and define a cloud governance model. This included IAM review, encryption policy mapping, and shared responsibility breakdown. A multi-cloud security posture management (CSPM) framework was initiated using tools like Prisma Cloud and AWS Security Hub.

Phase 2: Zero Trust Architecture & Identity Hardening (Weeks 3–4)

Centizen implemented a Zero Trust model, limiting access with strict IAM policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Critical workloads were segmented with security groups and network ACLs. AWS GuardDuty, Inspector, and Macie were integrated for threat detection and data classification.

Phase 3: Real-Time Monitoring & Threat Response (Weeks 5–6)

Cloud security engineers deployed a SIEM pipeline using Splunk Cloud integrated with CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Config. Real-time alerts were set up for suspicious activity, and auto-remediation scripts using AWS Lambda were configured for policy violations or drift.

Phase 4: Compliance Automation & Training (Weeks 7–8)

To meet compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA), Centizen automated audit logging, implemented encryption at rest and in transit (using AWS KMS), and applied CIS benchmarks. A security knowledge transfer and incident response training was delivered to internal DevOps and compliance teams.

The Solution

Phase 1: Security Assessment & Governance Blueprint (Weeks 1–2)

Centizen staffed cloud security architects and compliance analysts to assess the client’s AWS workloads and define a cloud governance model. This included IAM review, encryption policy mapping, and shared responsibility breakdown. A multi-cloud security posture management (CSPM) framework was initiated using tools like Prisma Cloud and AWS Security Hub.

Phase 2: Zero Trust Architecture & Identity Hardening (Weeks 3–4)

Centizen implemented a Zero Trust model, limiting access with strict IAM policies and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Critical workloads were segmented with security groups and network ACLs. AWS GuardDuty, Inspector, and Macie were integrated for threat detection and data classification.

Phase 3: Real-Time Monitoring & Threat Response (Weeks 5–6)

Cloud security engineers deployed a SIEM pipeline using Splunk Cloud integrated with CloudTrail, CloudWatch, and AWS Config. Real-time alerts were set up for suspicious activity, and auto-remediation scripts using AWS Lambda were configured for policy violations or drift.

Phase 4: Compliance Automation & Training (Weeks 7–8)

To meet compliance requirements (GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA), Centizen automated audit logging, implemented encryption at rest and in transit (using AWS KMS), and applied CIS benchmarks. A security knowledge transfer and incident response training was delivered to internal DevOps and compliance teams.

The Outcome

The Outcome

Centizen’s expert staffing model enabled the client to move from basic cloud controls to an advanced, layered cloud security strategy. Zero Trust principles, automated guardrails, and real-time detection tools helped reduce exposure and response times. Internal teams gained full visibility into risks and compliance readiness.

The DevSecOps approach also ensured that security was integrated into development and deployment pipelines, not treated as an afterthought. This led to fewer vulnerabilities in production, reduced patching cycles, and improved coordination between developers, security, and IT teams.

70%

reduction in incident detection-to-response time

60%

improvement in remediation speed through automation

85%

reduction in unauthorized access attempts post Zero Trust rollout

In partnership with Centizen’s, the company modernized its cloud security stack in only 8 weeks—reducing vulnerabilities and enhancing operational resilience.

Centizen

A Leading Staffing, Custom Software and SaaS Product Development company founded in 2003. We offer a wide range of scalable, innovative IT Staffing and Software Development Solutions.

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