Overview
A mid-sized company relied heavily on legacy applications that were critical to its operations. However, these older systems lacked modern security features like Single Sign-On (SSO) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). The company needed a solution to enhance security without completely overhauling these applications. Outroll addressed this need by building eKey, a drop-in SSO solution that provided the perfect and most cost-effective solution.
Business Challenge
The company's legacy applications were essential but outdated in terms of security. The key challenges included:
- Outdated Authentication: Users had to log in separately to each application, often with weak passwords, increasing the risk of security breaches.
- User Frustration: Managing multiple logins for different applications was time-consuming and frustrating for employees.
- Security Concerns: The IT team worried about unauthorized access and data breaches due to the lack of modern security features.
Solution Implementation
To address these issues, Outroll built a fully managed application and multi-cloud infrastructure for eKey. Once the solution was offered, the company implemented eKey's reverse proxy as an SSO security layer. The process involved:
- Reverse Proxy Setup: eKey's reverse proxy was placed in front of the legacy applications. This allowed the company to add a security layer without modifying the existing applications themselves.
- SSO Integration: The reverse proxy was configured to require SSO for all users. Employees could now log in once and gain access to all authorized applications through eKey's SSO.
- Adding MFA: eKey's solution also included MFA, which was enforced at the reverse proxy level. This added an extra layer of security, requiring users to verify their identity with a second factor, like a mobile app, before accessing any application.
- Seamless User Experience: Despite the added security, the user experience improved. Employees appreciated the convenience of single sign-on and no longer needed to remember multiple passwords.
Results
The success of eKey's implementation led to the spin-out of the solution into a standalone product. eKey clients can now benefit from:
- Enhanced Security: The legacy applications were now protected by modern SSO and MFA, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
- Improved Efficiency: Employees saved time by logging in once to access all their applications, leading to increased productivity.
- Cost-Effective Solution: The company was able to secure its legacy systems without the expense and disruption of replacing or heavily modifying them.
Conclusion
eKey is a new player in the SSO market, offering a cost-effective solution for securing legacy applications. By implementing a novel approach to SSO, Outroll helped to create a new product that addresses the security needs of companies with older systems. The success of eKey demonstrates how innovative solutions can bridge the gap between legacy applications and modern security requirements.
