Case Study: Strengthening Cloud and Application Security for an Automotive Fintech Platform
Background: A Platform Growing Faster Than Its Guardrails
The client operates a high-volume digital platform in the automotive sector, processing sensitive financial and customer data. Growth was rapid but the security guardrails had not kept pace. Misconfigured access, weak network segmentation, and inconsistent encryption left the platform exposed. Leadership knew that before scaling further, they needed a cybersecurity foundation strong enough to protect users, satisfy auditors, and enable growth.
The Challenges
The platform faced pressing risks that could not be ignored:
- Misconfigured IAM and role sprawl creating uncontrolled access
- Weak network segmentation leaving room for lateral movement
- Inconsistent encryption for data in transit and at rest
- Limited visibility into threats and slow detection times
- Compliance gaps for PCI DSS and ISO 27001
The challenge was not just patching issues. It was about building a scalable, audit-ready security architecture quickly.
Our Solution: Security by Design
We delivered an end-to-end programme that embedded security into every layer of the client’s cloud and application stack.
- Risk Assessment & Prioritisation
We conducted a deep analysis of cloud resources, identities, networks, and APIs, ranking vulnerabilities by exploitability and business impact. - Security Architecture Redesign
We implemented least privilege IAM, segmented networks with defined trust zones, and enforced encryption everywhere, with documented key management. - Secure DevOps Automation
Controls were codified as configuration, deployed through pipelines, and audited continuously to reduce human error and ensure consistency. - Penetration Testing & Continuous Scanning
Targeted pen tests validated defenses, while automated scanners and retest cycles ensured vulnerabilities were closed and stayed closed. - Real-Time Monitoring & Response
Identified anomalies, network deviations, and suspicious API activity triggering actionable alerts, cutting detection and response times. - Compliance Mapping
Controls were mapped to PCI DSS and ISO 27001, with evidence streamlined for audits to reduce prep time and increase confidence with stakeholders.
The Results
Within 30 days, the impact was clear:
- 60% reduction in vulnerabilities across critical systems
- Compliance-ready alignment with PCI DSS and ISO 27001
- Hardened infrastructure with encryption and access controls applied end to end
- Stronger monitoring and faster response, improving resilience
- A scalable foundation that supports rapid growth without reintroducing risk
Why This Matters
Cybersecurity is not just about defense. For this client, it was the enabler of scale, compliance, and customer trust. By reducing vulnerabilities quickly and embedding guardrails into daily operations, we turned security into a growth accelerator, not a roadblock.
At RSVR Tech, we help scaling businesses secure their cloud and application environments from day one. Whether you are in fintech, automotive, SaaS, or beyond, your growth depends on trust, and trust begins with cybersecurity.
Your Vision, Realised
This journey shows what’s possible when companies have the right partner. At RSVR, we’re here to help you overcome challenges and turn your vision into a reality. Ready to take your platform to the next level? Let’s make it happen—together.
