SEB takes Zero Trust to the bank with Entra ID and Microsoft Defender solutions | Microsoft Customer Stories
In highly regulated industries like banking, security must be seamless, strong, and scalable. This customer story shows how SEB Group modernized access and identity protection using Microsoft Entra ID and Zero Trust principles. Read the story to see how similar solutions could benefit your organization, then contact Aksara United Management Sdn Bhd to explore what's possible.
What is SEB's approach to security?
SEB has adopted a Zero Trust model, focusing on identity as the foundation of its security strategy. By deploying Microsoft Entra ID and Defender for Identity, SEB has significantly reduced identity exposure by 99% and improved threat protection, visibility, and simplification in its security operations.
How has SEB improved employee onboarding?
SEB has streamlined its onboarding process, allowing new employees and contractors to be onboarded in half the time it previously took. This efficiency is partly due to the implementation of Microsoft Entra ID, which has also helped reduce password reset requests significantly.
What benefits does SEB see from Microsoft Defender solutions?
Microsoft Defender solutions have transformed SEB's security operations by enhancing real-time threat detection and response, cutting detection and response times by up to 50%. Additionally, the use of Conditional Access policies has reduced the risk of unauthorized access by 30% to 50%.
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SEB takes Zero Trust to the bank with Entra ID and Microsoft Defender solutions | Microsoft Customer Stories
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