ModuleQ, an AI-driven enterprise knowledge platform, knows only too well the stakes for a company providing software solutions in the highly regulated financial services sector. In this world where data breaches are cause for termination of a vendor relationship and evolving cyberthreats loom large, proactive vulnerability management is not just a best practice—it’s a necessity.
ModuleQ required a vulnerability management platform that could automatically identify and remediate vulnerabilities, maintain airtight security, and meet stringent compliance requirements—all without slowing down their development velocity.
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The Challenge: Scaling Security in a High-Stakes Environment
ModuleQ found itself drowning in a flood of newly released vulnerabilities—over 25,000 in 2023 alone. Operating in a heavily regulated industry meant any oversight could have severe repercussions. High-profile incidents like the Log4j exploit underscored the importance of supply chain security, yet the manual, resource-intensive nature of ModuleQ’s vulnerability management process made it hard to keep pace.
The mandate that no critical vulnerabilities reached production was a particularly high bar to meet with the existing manual review process. Each time engineers stepped away from their coding environment to check a separate security dashboard, they lost context, productivity, and confidence. The fear of accidentally letting something slip through the cracks was ever present.
The Solution: Anchore Secure for Automated, Integrated Vulnerability Management
ModuleQ chose Anchore Secure to simplify, automate, and fully integrate vulnerability management into their existing DevSecOps workflows. Instead of relying on manual security reviews, Anchore Secure injected security measures seamlessly into ModuleQ’s Azure DevOps pipelines, .NET, and C# environment. Every software build—staged nightly through a multi-step pipeline—was automatically scanned for vulnerabilities. Any critical issues triggered immediate notifications and halted promotions to production, ensuring that potential risks were addressed before they could ever reach customers.
Equally important, Anchore’s platform was built to operate in on-prem or air-gapped environments. This guaranteed that ModuleQ’s clients could maintain the highest security standards without the need for external connectivity. For an organization whose customers demand this level of diligence, Anchore’s design provided peace of mind and strengthened client relationships.
Results: Faster, More Secure Deployments
By adopting Anchore Secure, ModuleQ dramatically accelerated and enhanced its vulnerability management approach:
- 80% Reduction in Vulnerability Management Time: Automated scanning, triage, and reporting freed the team from manual checks, letting them focus on building new features rather than chasing down low-priority issues.
- 50% Less Time on Security Tasks During Deployments: Proactive detection of high-severity vulnerabilities streamlined deployment workflows, enabling ModuleQ to deliver software faster—without compromising security.
- Unwavering Confidence in Compliance: With every new release automatically vetted for critical vulnerabilities, ModuleQ’s customers in the financial sector gained renewed trust. Anchore’s support for fully on-prem deployments allowed ModuleQ to meet stringent security demands consistently.
Looking Ahead
In an era defined by unrelenting cybersecurity threats, ModuleQ proved that speed and security need not be at odds. Anchore Secure provided a turnkey solution that integrated seamlessly into their workflow, saving time, strengthening compliance, and maintaining the agility to adapt to future challenges. By adopting an automated security backbone, ModuleQ has positioned itself as a trusted and reliable partner in the financial services landscape.
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