Case Study

Doxa Holdings Achieves Continuous Compliance with 6pillars' AUTOMATE+

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Executive Summary

Doxa Holdings, a leading automated procurement, payments and financing workflow platform, partnered with 6pillars to achieve continuous compliance within their AWS infrastructure. By implementing 6pillars' AUTOMATE+, a solution designed to automate the deployment and configuration of AWS-native security and compliance services, Doxa Holdings was able to streamline their compliance processes and enhance their security posture. This case study explores how 6pillars' AUTOMATE+ and AWS' Security Hub Automated Security Response (ASR) project enabled Doxa Holdings to maintain regulatory compliance efficiently.

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The Challenge

In the financial services industry, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards is essential. Doxa Holdings faced several challenges:

• Complex AWS Environment: Managing a large and complex AWS environment with numerous services and resources.

• Manual Compliance Processes: Reliance on manual checks and interventions that were time-consuming and prone to human error.

• Stringent Regulatory Requirements: Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations continuously.

These challenges made it difficult for Doxa Holdings to maintain the required level of compliance and security.

 

6pillars' Solution

6pillars provided Doxa Holdings with AUTOMATE+, a solution that automates the deployment and configuration of a host of AWS-native security and compliance services. Key components of this solution included:

• AWS Security Hub Integration: AUTOMATE+ integrates with AWS Security Hub to provide a centralized view of security and compliance status.

• Automated Security Response: Leveraging AWS' open-source Security Hub Automated Security Response (ASR) project to automate the remediation of security issues and compliance deviations.

• Continuous Monitoring: Continuous monitoring and assessment of the AWS environment to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.

• Automated Continuous Compliance: 6pillars' AUTOMATE+ delivers real-time, continuous compliance powered by the largest automation runbook library in AWS

• Foolproof Automation Safety: AUTOMATE+'s unique automation safety mechanisms ensure that automated response and remediation of misconfigurations can never impact the performance, availability or accessibility of a workload

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Why Doxa Chose 6pillars.ai

Doxa Holdings selected 6pillars for several reasons:

• Expertise in Compliance Automation: 6pillars demonstrated a deep understanding of compliance automation within AWS environments.

• Comprehensive Solution: AUTOMATE+ offered a comprehensive solution that addressed all of Doxa Holdings' compliance and security needs.

• Proven Track Record: 6pillars had a proven track record of helping organizations achieve continuous compliance and enhance their security posture.

 

Why Doxa Chose AWS

Doxa Holdings chose AWS as their cloud provider due to several advantages:

• Scalability: AWS offers scalable infrastructure that can grow with Doxa Holdings' needs.

• Security: AWS provides a robust set of security tools and services that are essential for maintaining compliance in the financial services industry.

• Innovation: AWS continually innovates and offers new services that help organizations stay ahead of the compliance curve.

 

Benefits

By implementing 6pillars' AUTOMATE+, Doxa Holdings experienced several benefits:

• Continuous Compliance: Automated compliance checks and remediations ensured continuous adherence to regulatory standards.

• Improved Security Posture: Automated security responses helped mitigate risks and enhance overall security.

• Operational Efficiency: Reduced the need for manual interventions, allowing the IT team to focus on strategic initiatives.

• Cost Savings: Automation reduced the costs associated with manual compliance processes and potential regulatory fines.

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