Reference Case: Credaris

„Als wir einen starken Sicherheitspartner brauchten, um Secure-by-Design-Prinzipien einzubetten, modernste Technologien zu nutzen und den reibungslosen Betrieb unserer IT-Infrastruktur durch einen Managed Security Service sicherzustellen, war Rheintec Solutions die perfekte Wahl.“

Jan Berlinger
Group CTO at Credaris AG

Our Journey to Secure Service Edge and a comprehensive Managed Security Service with Rheintec Solutions

The Company:

As Switzerland’s largest independent credit broker, Credaris AG offers clients a comprehensive portfolio of loans through strong partnerships with major Swiss banks and institutions. With over 10 years of experience in the credit market, Credaris facilitates the entire loan process between customer and lender, putting particular focus on quality and achieving above industry average approval rates.
If you want to learn more about how Credaris works see here: https://www.credaris.ch/de

Key Contact:

Jan Berlinger, Group CTO at Credaris AG, joined in early 2021 and leads the IT transformation towards enhanced security and scalability, overseeing the Digital Workplace, network & cloud, IT infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, and IT Service Desk.

Challenge:

After a successful management buy-out in 2022, Credaris faced the critical task of establishing a lean, secure, and scalable IT infrastructure to fuel their ambitious growth trajectory.
The existing on-premise infrastructure, reliant on traditional VPN access, was considered inadequate to meet the demands of their expanding operations. Additionally, the internal resources for security management and daily IT operations were limited, putting the company at risk of falling short in cybersecurity resilience. To address these challenges, Credaris sought a strategic IT security partner capable of transforming their digital landscape and safeguarding their future growth.

Approach:

Jan Berlinger, a seasoned IT leader with over 20 years of experience, was committed to embedding secure-by-design principles into every facet of Credaris‘ infrastructure. This vision demanded not only continuous innovation but also dependable partnerships. Rheintec’s deep expertise in Secure Service Edge, Zero Trust Network Access, and cloud-based proxy solutions played a crucial role in bringing this vision to life.

Solution:

Adopting a greenfield approach, Credaris, in collaboration with Rheintec, completely overhauled its security architecture. The outdated VPN solution was replaced with a robust Zero Trust Network Access framework and micro-segmentation, significantly enhancing security and control. An external DNS was integrated with a Web Application Firewall to bolster protection against threats, while SD-WAN technology was implemented to optimize connectivity and reduce latency. Following this comprehensive transformation, Rheintec facilitated a seamless transition to a managed security service, which has been successfully operational since 2023, providing Credaris with ongoing security and full cost transparency.

Collaboration:

The successful transformation of Credaris‘ IT infrastructure was driven by a strong partnership and visionary leadership from Jan Berlinger. His guidance was instrumental in navigating the transition and implementing the new architecture. The collaboration between Credaris and Rheintec was characterized by frequent service delivery and review meetings, ensuring continuous alignment on priorities and maintaining a rapid pace of integration. This proactive approach facilitated a seamless onboarding onto the managed security service, underscoring the effectiveness of the partnership and setting a solid foundation for Credaris‘ ongoing success.

Results & Benefits:

• Improved browsing experience (browser encapsulation)
• Reduced whitelisting effort
• Better connectivity and UX with no VPN logins (ZTNA)
• Full scalability
• Lower maintenance efforts and costs
• Enhanced security
• Reduced downtimes
• Improved infrastructure monitoring
• Remote accessibility and troubleshooting
• Full cost transparency with all-in-one fees of the MSS

Conclusion:

Credaris‘ vision and Rheintec’s secure-by-design approach enabled a full IT landscape transformation, achieving top-tier security with full cost transparency through a managed security service.

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