ENGAGEMENT
A major Fortune 500 digital media and internet company embarked on a transformative journey to migrate its entire infrastructure from on-premises to a sophisticated multi-cloud environment. The responsibility of modernizing the security practices to fit this new multi-cloud paradigm fell to the client’s cybersecurity division. This involved a comprehensive overhaul of security measures to ensure alignment with the new environment. Every component had to undergo rigorous security reviews to ensure compliance and security. Additionally, the cybersecurity team was required to migrate its own workloads to the cloud, further complicating the process.
PROBLEM
The client faced a multifaceted set of challenges due to the scale and complexity of the migration. With thousands of components requiring security reviews, there was a pressing need to prioritize various workstreams while also identifying potential cost-saving opportunities. The magnitude of the migration compounded by the organization’s limited experience with cloud environments presented significant hurdles. Managing these reviews, maintaining ongoing security operations, and navigating the complexities of cloud migration created a substantial strain on resources. The client needed a strategic approach to balance the extensive security demands with the operational aspects of cloud migration.
SOLUTION
DayBlink Consulting provided comprehensive support throughout this complex migration process. Key to this support was the development of a robust financial planning framework, including a detailed 5-year operational expenditure (OpEx) budget and a 6-year forecast for cloud costs. This financial tool was crucial for managing the costs associated with the migration and the ongoing cloud operations. In addition to financial planning, DayBlink addressed capacity issues by developing a new security review capability, which helped the team secure additional funding.
DayBlink Consulting also established effective communication channels and governance structures to ensure smooth progress throughout the migration. By tracking and reporting on migration progress, we provided transparency, oversight and a structured approach that helped mitigate risks.
RESULT
The client successfully transitioned to a multi-cloud environment. All migrations and associated projects were completed on schedule and within the allocated budget. The efforts included hiring over 30 external resources to bolster the cybersecurity division’s capacity and realizing significant cost savings opportunities throughout the migration process.
The improvements in the security review process were particularly noteworthy. DayBlink Consulting’s support enabled the client to conduct thousands of security reviews across more than 500 applications, which helped to minimize disruptions and protect against potential vulnerabilities. Our approach to security and governance ensured that the migration was not only successful but also secure and compliant.
The client became well-positioned to leverage the benefits of a multi-cloud environment, including enhanced cost efficiencies, scalability, and flexibility. The successful completion of this large-scale migration set the stage for future growth and innovation within the new cloud infrastructure.