Major Research Institute Secures Network Access and Enforces NIST Compliance for 2,500 Users

SOFTwarfare’s Zero Trust Identity® platform enforces NIST SP 800-171 controls and provides flexible, policydriven network MFA for a 2,500-user hybrid workforce.

Major Research Institute Secures Network Access and Enforces NIST Compliance for 2,500 Users

SOFTwarfare’s Zero Trust Identity® platform enforces NIST SP 800-171 controls and provides flexible, policydriven network MFA for a 2,500-user hybrid workforce.

Customer Overview

A leading scientific research institute performs client-sponsored R&D for government agencies, private foundations, and commercial businesses. Operating as a core research facility for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, the organization must maintain stringent cybersecurity standards across its multiple campuses.

Quick Wins

Within the full case study, you'll find out how:

• A major research institute with U.S. defense and intelligence ties addressed key NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 controls.

• SOFTwarfare's Zero Trust Identity® platform was deployed to validate both the user’s identity and the device’s posture before granting network access.

• The solution used an iPaaS to seamlessly connect with existing NAC, policy, and IdP systems, simplifying a subsequent migration from Okta to Entra ID.

• The institute now manages distinct authentication policies for employees and contractors , supporting over 2,500 daily users across its nationwide campuses.

Customer Overview

A leading scientific research institute performs client-sponsored R&D for government agencies, private foundations, and commercial businesses. Operating as a core research facility for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, the organization must maintain stringent cybersecurity standards across its multiple campuses.

Within the full case study, you'll find out how:

• A major research institute with U.S. defense and intelligence ties addressed key NIST SP 800-171 and 800-53 controls.

• SOFTwarfare's Zero Trust Identity® platform was deployed to validate both the user’s identity and the device’s posture before granting network access.

• The solution used an iPaaS to seamlessly connect with existing NAC, policy, and IdP systems, simplifying a subsequent migration from Okta to Entra ID.

• The institute now manages distinct authentication policies for employees and contractors , supporting over 2,500 daily users across its nationwide campuses.

Quick Wins

Quick Wins