Modernizing Secure Access for a Global Technology Enterprise
Saint Fox partnered with a global technology enterprise to modernize its secure access architecture by migrating 80,000 users from a fragmented legacy environment to Cisco Secure Access in under 90 days. The transformation unified internet and private application access, simplified operations, enhanced user experience, and strengthened Zero Trust security across the organization.
The client operated a fragmented secure access environment with separate solutions for internet access, VPN connectivity, and private applications. Multiple policy engines, endpoint agents, and management consoles increased operational complexity, slowed user onboarding, and created an inconsistent experience across remote and on-site users.
The organization needed to:
- Consolidate internet and private application access onto a single platform
- Eliminate multiple VPN clients and endpoint agents
- Enforce least-privilege access through a Zero Trust model
- Reduce administrative overhead and tool sprawl
- Deliver a seamless experience for a globally distributed workforce
Saint Fox designed and delivered a cloud-native Secure Access transformation powered by Cisco Secure Access and customized automation to accelerate deployment while minimizing business disruption.
The engagement included:
- Migration of 80,000 users to Cisco Secure Access
- Consolidation of VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) into a unified access model
- Deployment of Secure Web Gateway (SWG) for internet protection
- Implementation of role-based access control (RBAC) using Zero Trust principles
- Custom automation for agent deployment, removal, packaging, and cross-platform rollout across Windows and macOS
- Structured adoption program including executive communication, user training, phased rollout, and continuous performance monitoring
The transformation modernized the client's secure access infrastructure while delivering measurable business and operational improvements.
Key outcomes included:
- Successfully migrated 80,000 users in under 90 days
- Unified secure access into a single cloud-delivered platform
- Reduced operational complexity through centralized administration and policy management
- Improved user experience across remote and on-site work environments while reducing support tickets
- Strengthened security using Zero Trust principles, Secure Web Gateway, and role-based access controls
- Increased operational efficiency through automation, reducing manual effort and lowering the overall cost of ownership
- Established a scalable secure access foundation to support future hybrid work initiatives
Representative pattern. Outcome is a Planning target, not a guaranteed result.