Company overview
A global leader in temperature-controlled logistics operating warehouses and distribution facilities across multiple regions.
The Challenge
- A flat network architecture with little internal segmentation
- No identity-based access control, allowing devices to connect without verification
- Limited visibility into internal traffic and connected endpoints
- Manual processes for deployments, upgrades, and troubleshooting across sites
For an organization operating critical food supply chains, these limitations increased both cybersecurity risk and operational complexity.
Solution
We designed and implemented a Zero Trust network architecture focused on identity, segmentation, and automation.
Key technologies included:
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to enforce identity-based access for wired and wireless devices
- Next-generation firewalls to segment the network and inspect internal traffic between security zones
- Cisco DNA Center to automate network provisioning, standardize configurations, and improve visibility
This allowed the organization to move from an implicit-trust network model to a secure, identity-driven architecture.
The Results
The transformation delivered measurable improvements:
- 40–50% faster troubleshooting through centralized monitoring and automation
- Stronger security posture with identity-based access control and internal network segmentation
- Reduced risk of lateral movement by inspecting traffic between security zones
- Faster deployment of new sites and network devices using automated provisioning
- Improved visibility into connected devices and overall network activity
Final Outcome
By adopting Zero Trust principles, the organization transformed its network from a flat, implicit-trust environment into a secure and scalable architecture capable of supporting its global logistics operations and future growth.