Apex Group Unifies Cloud Security to Enhance Control and Compliance Around the Globe

Apex Group was also looking at consolidation to reduce the cost and complexity of its security infrastructure. “We’re growing all the time, therefore, we were looking for secure access to help us manage mergers and acquisitions more efficiently while maintaining the employees’ productivity.”

Finally, the group’s companies use a broad range of niche, sector-specific applications. There was also a significant shadow IT footprint. Risk profiling these applications is essential, but it can take considerable time and effort, and Apex Group was looking for a more efficient way of managing this process.

“Netskope offers one of the most comprehensive cloud security platforms available,” says the executive. “And its cloud-native architecture ensures a seamless deployment, scalability, and performance, which are critical factors for our global operations. What’s more, Netskope’s commitment to cloud security innovation is unlike anything else we’ve seen on the market.”

He continues: “Our growth strategy is fueled by mergers and acquisitions and Netskope NPA for ZTNA has huge value and flexibility for us in these scenarios. We can quickly onboard and drive value from acquisitions without impacting our security posture, while moving toward our desired goal of secure access anywhere, to anything, and at any time.”

Apex Group also benefits from increased visibility into cloud usage, which allows the company to optimize resource allocation. This visibility translates into a lower risk exposure, as Apex Group can proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.

Lastly, the ability of Netskope solutions to integrate with third-party systems has greatly reduced complexity. “With Netskope we benefit from a tightly integrated stack,” says the executive. “We’ve gone down from more than 40 point-solutions to around eight consolidated technologies.” This high level of consolidation enables Apex Group to automate the level-one tier of its global SOC.

Apex Group believes the automation and integration that Netskope enables saves the business many thousands of pounds annually in operational expenses. The solution has also made it easier for Apex Group to save on licensing renewals. During one major cybersecurity system refresh, the company saved £450,000 on licensing by migrating to Netskope and completed the project three months early.