When faced with the challenge of securing sensitive financial information for remote employees, NQM Funding, a nationwide mortgage banker, turned to a passwordless solution to enhance security and streamline access for its staff. Brent A. Sudeck, the network architect and IT adviser at NQM, highlighted the importance of eliminating password-related risks and the time-consuming nature of resolving password issues. By implementing Microsoft Entra ID as part of their IAM infrastructure, NQM successfully transitioned to a passwordless authentication process, enhancing their overall security posture.
Further Layers of Protection for IAM
Securing cloud resources accessed by employees located across the country requires additional layers of protection. NQM leverages the Harmony secure access service edge platform by Check Point to enhance their IAM infrastructure. This platform ensures secure and optimized access to resources, whether employees are working onsite or remotely. By verifying machine connections and enforcing specific requirements, such as running endpoint detection and response software, Harmony reinforces security measures for NQM. Additionally, its zero trust approach maintains strict access controls, mitigating risks associated with ransomware attacks.
