{"id":5764,"date":"2026-02-04T16:52:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:52:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cwsisecurity.com\/?p=5764"},"modified":"2026-09-09T09:44:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T08:44:02","slug":"creating-a-secure-cloud-identity-foundation-to-support-growth-and-compliance-at-kefron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cwsisecurity.com\/nl\/creating-a-secure-cloud-identity-foundation-to-support-growth-and-compliance-at-kefron\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a secure cloud identity foundation to support growth and compliance at Kefron"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Client<\/h2>\n

Kefron is a leading Irish provider of information management, digital automation, and secure data services, supporting organisations across regulated and compliance-driven sectors. Handling large volumes of sensitive customer and business data, Kefron places strong emphasis on security, trust, and regulatory compliance while continuing to grow and modernise its services.<\/p>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Challenge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As Kefron accelerated its move to cloud-based services and modern working practices, securing user identities became a critical priority. The organisation needed to protect access to cloud applications and data while supporting flexible working and ensuring compliance with customer and regulatory expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legacy identity controls were no longer sufficient for a cloud-first environment. Kefron required greater visibility over user access, stronger authentication controls, and the ability to apply security policies dynamically based on risk \u2014 without introducing friction for users or slowing the business down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Protecting access to cloud applications and sensitive data<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthening authentication without impacting user experience<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Limited visibility into identity-based risk and access patterns<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Supporting remote and hybrid working securely<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aligning identity security with compliance obligations<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CWSI worked closely with Kefron to design and implement a modern, cloud-based identity security framework using Microsoft technologies. The engagement focused on strengthening identity controls while enabling secure access to cloud services from anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CWSI delivered a structured identity assessment and implemented Azure Active Directory capabilities to enforce stronger authentication, conditional access, and identity governance. The solution ensured security policies were applied intelligently based on user context, device posture, and risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Azure Active Directory identity architecture design<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Result<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The project delivered a secure, scalable identity foundation that supports Kefron\u2019s cloud strategy while reducing identity-based risk. By strengthening access controls and improving visibility, Kefron gained confidence that users, applications, and data are protected \u2014 without compromising productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new identity framework also provides a strong platform for future security enhancements and continued cloud adoption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stronger protection against identity-based threats<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Secure access to cloud applications from any location<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why CWSI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CWSI\u2019s deep expertise in Microsoft identity and security enabled Kefron to move beyond basic authentication and adopt a risk-based, cloud-ready identity model. By taking a pragmatic, user-centric approach, CWSI delivered enhanced security controls that supported the business rather than restricting it, while empowering Kefron\u2019s internal teams with the skills to manage and evolve the solution.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n \u201cIn the past we had multiple solutions in place for managing access and devices, and that was part of the problem. As a Microsoft 365 customer we had already taken the big step of investing in their software. The tools were already in place, we just weren\u2019t using them. What CWSI presented to us was a series of small, cost-effective projects that enabled us to remove some of those other software platforms, making us more secure, giving us a centralised view and saving us money.\u201d <\/p>\n