In an effort to achieve its ambitious digital transformation goals and leverage cutting-edge technology, a leading global Pharmacy retailer partnered with Airo. The objective was to develop and deploy robust application security solutions and services throughout its SecOps and DevOps programs. This strategic initiative was designed to:

• Protect web applications from potential security breaches
• Safeguard the company’s valuable intellectual property (IP)
• Ensure HIPAA compliance for pharmacy applications
• Maintain the integrity and customer confidence in mission-critical online services
• Promptly address and fix vulnerabilities
• Strengthen the organization’s overall security posture

As the retailer sought to meet its global growth objectives, it encountered significant challenges in balancing the need for stringent security with the fast-paced demands of application delivery. The security teams were inundated with a vast amount of unfiltered vulnerability data, making it difficult to manage and prioritize. Additionally, the retailer faced obstacles in streamlining communication and collaboration between its SecOps and DevOps teams, which hampered the efficient remediation of security vulnerabilities.

To overcome these challenges, the retailer selected Airo’s comprehensive cloud modernization services, which included:

• Best-in-Class Application Security Services: Airo provided top-tier application security (AppSec) services with meticulously verified findings to ensure only genuine threats were addressed.
• Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for vulnerabilities in mission-critical applications ensured that potential threats were identified and mitigated in real-time.
• Risk-Based Prioritization: Airo’s risk ranking system allowed the retailer to prioritize critical issues and bugs, ensuring that the most significant threats were addressed immediately.
• Accelerated Response and Support: With 24/7 escalation for critical issues and a personalized engagement approach, Airo ensured that all security concerns were swiftly resolved.
• Educational Sessions: Regular brownbag sessions with the retailer’s development teams provided ongoing education and resources to effectively resolve bugs and issues, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Elimination of False Positives and Duplicates: Through Airo’s advanced security testing services, all vulnerability data was filtered to eliminate false positives and duplicates. This precise approach significantly reduced the time and effort spent on addressing non-issues, allowing security teams to focus on real threats.

Effective Risk Management: By implementing a robust risk ranking system, Airo enabled the retailer to allocate resources more efficiently, focusing on critical bugs and high-risk applications. This proactive approach improved the overall security posture of the organization.

24/7 Comprehensive Support: Airo’s dedicated support team was available around the clock, providing development teams with direct access to expert assistance. This seamless integration made Airo an essential extension of the retailer’s security operations.

Reduction of Internal Silos: Regular educational and training sessions facilitated better communication and collaboration between SecOps and DevOps teams. Airo’s efforts helped break down internal silos, resulting in a more cohesive and effective security program.

Enhanced Team Interactions: The collaborative environment fostered by Airo’s solutions led to improved interactions between SecOps and development teams. This synergy enabled the teams to work more efficiently, achieving superior security outcomes.

Airo’s solution architects collaborated closely with the retailer to develop and execute a customized application security strategy. This strategy was specifically designed to address the retailer’s diverse development needs and support the deployment of an enterprise-wide risk management program.