Case Study – Telecommunications
Tier 1 telco strengthens application security and cuts risk across the SDLC
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The client is a telecommunications company and Internet service provider with a large customer base. CyberProof was approached by the company to strengthen its cyber security program across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while addressing local cybersecurity compliance regulations.
The client’s challenge
As a large organization with distributed development teams, the client struggled to maintain clear and consistent secure coding methodologies across the enterprise. Fragmented scanning, limited visibility, and uneven training created blind spots that left the business exposed to vulnerabilities and compliance risks. Meeting regulatory requirements demanded a more unified approach to application security and risk management.
Benefits
- Faster development cycles: Productivity increased by 35% with streamlined security testing.
- Unified visibility: Centralized platform normalized and prioritized vulnerabilities across tools.
- Regulatory assurance: Clear documentation and controls simplified PCI DSS and NYDFS audits.
- Embedded security: Secure coding practices became consistent across distributed teams.
Our solution
CyberProof worked with the client to unify application security testing and strengthen compliance posture. Security Champions were identified for each in-scope application to drive consistency across distributed development teams.
Key improvements included:
- An inventory of secure coding methodologies aligned to industry standards
- Auditable documentation and reporting to demonstrate compliance
- A unified platform to normalize and prioritize vulnerabilities across the SDLC
This approach improved visibility of exposures, streamlined remediation, and enabled a 35% increase in development productivity. The client gained confidence in meeting PCI DSS and NYDFS requirements while reducing risk across applications.
Results
CyberProof helped the telco bridge the gap between application security and security operations, unifying visibility of vulnerabilities across the SDLC. By streamlining remediation and embedding security into development processes, the organization reduced exposure, improved compliance readiness, and strengthened its overall security posture — achieving greater confidence in meeting regulatory requirements quickly and consistently.
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