As EKWB’s workforce and infrastructure expanded, their internal systems failed to evolve in a unified manner. Business units operated in silos, each using their own cloud tools, identity providers, and authentication standards. This fragmented ecosystem introduced several high-risk vulnerabilities, including:
Lack of centralized identity governance: Employees were onboarded and offboarded in isolated systems with no oversight or synchronization.
Unmonitored shared email accounts: Key business functions such as sales and support were relying on common email inboxes with generic passwords, leading to accountability gaps.
Decentralized admin controls: Admin access was scattered across AWS, Office 365, Magento, and other platforms, without any unified role management or policy enforcement.
Insufficient security posture: Tools like MailerLite, Salesforce, and Asana were being accessed without multi-factor authentication (MFA) or audit logs—creating blind spots for compliance and attack surface monitoring.
Data sprawl: Sensitive customer and lead data resided in unencrypted Google Sheets, unmanaged CRM exports, and personal devices—raising concerns about GDPR and CCPA compliance.
Together, these issues made EKWB vulnerable to:
Data breaches and reputational damage
Regulatory non-compliance
Internal misuse and external hijacking of privileged accounts
Benchmarked designed and proposed a secure identity and access governance model, aligned with Microsoft’s Entra ID, Intune, and Sentinel for advanced monitoring.
Enabled Threat Detection and Security Monitoring
Azure Cost and Resource Governance Proposal
Secure SaaS Ecosystem
Limit how often and how widely high-level access (like admin rights) is granted to minimize risk if accounts are compromised.
Combine multiple identity systems (e.g., Active Directory, HR systems, apps) into one platform to simplify user management and boost security.
Gain immediate insights into security threats and ensure your systems meet regulatory requirements at all times.
Rolled out Microsoft’s identity management (Entra ID), endpoint protection (Defender), and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to enhance security.
Rolled out Microsoft’s identity management (Entra ID), endpoint protection (Defender), and data loss prevention (DLP) solutions to enhance security.
Ensure all user devices (laptops, phones, etc.) follow security policies like encryption, antivirus, or access controls.
Automate the setup and removal of user accounts and devices without manual steps, reducing errors and saving time.
“Matt and the Benchmarked team have been a game-changer for EKWB. We uncovered over 100,000 untraceable lead records that were potentially exposed. With benchmarked’s security-first realignment, we’re now confident in our digital hygiene. Highly recommend!”
Because ‘getting by’ isn’t the same as being safe. Most breaches don’t happen because a company is reckless — they happen because no one noticed the gaps. EKWB was operating creatively and efficiently, but their shared admin credentials, lack of MFA, and unsecured production assets made them a prime target. We don’t fix what isn’t broken — we show you what is quietly broken and risky, even if it hasn’t failed… yet. We also collaborate with existing team and existing infrastructure, and adapt to only gaps identified within budget constraints. We are a true partner, not another service.
Yes — if configured and integrated accross all applications correctly, maintained properly, and backed by clear policies. But without multi-factor authentication, role-based access, or data classification, these tools become potential liabilities.
In case of EKWB, these were not integrated, meaning no centralised access management. Remember, Last Pass is only centralized password manager not access manager.
We don’t sell fear — we show you how misuse or neglect of otherwise good tools can silently increase your risk.
No. In fact, one of our goals is to help you avoid wasting money. We presented Bright Visuals with two right-sized options based on their team, budget, and risk tolerance. Our assessment often highlights tools you don’t need or aren’t using well — which can lead to cost savings, not just new spending.
At EKWB, they were able to reduce cost by 35% while also improving their infrastructure and cybersecurity systems.
Quite the opposite. EKWBs workflow was preserved and even improved. We focused on lightweight rollout plans, better onboarding/offboarding, and more consistent tool usage — which reduced friction in day-to-day work. Our goal is to protect creative teams without turning them into IT managers.
You think you do — until you look deeper. EKWBs was using 30+ SaaS tools, but no one had a full view.
That led to waste, duplicate tools, poor security, and slower onboarding. Once we mapped their application ecosystem and data usage, it was clear where they could streamline, protect, and save money.
Visibility is power. And it should be continuous – its almost a full-time to job. But we implement automations and dedicated team at a fraction of a cost, so you can focus on business, while we manage that for you.
Sure — but a single hire can’t match the speed, breadth, or objectivity of a focused external assessment.
benchmarked delivered a full security audit, app rationalization, and roadmap within weeks, not months. We don’t replace your IT team — we give you the clarity they’ll need to be effective, whether internal or outsourced.
Exactly — which is why our approach isn’t overkill. We don’t give you enterprise-grade bloat you don’t need.
EKWB got a realistic, scaled plan that aligned to their actual workflows, risk profile, and business goals — not a Fortune 500 checklist.
You’ll still walk away smarter. Even without execution, you’ll gain clarity on your risks, tools, and options. But we design everything for action — including budget ranges, effort levels, and timelines — so it’s doable, not just theoretical.
We don’t just install tools or throw jargon at you. We specialize in fast-moving, tool-heavy, creative environments — and we speak the language of both risk and design.
We turn invisible vulnerabilities into visible, actionable choices — and we don’t waste your time.
We do it-as-a-service, end-to-end, with implementation. We are a perfect blend of speed, price performance, de-risk. We don’t leave you with “strategy document”, but we guide and implement measures for you.
On the other hand, if you have capacity and internal teams, we work with them, not causing additional overheads. We are all about being lean.
Critical vulnerabilities were closed
Secure onboarding/offboarding now exists
Work continues uninterrupted
IT chaos is now mapped and managed
The leadership called it “risk translated into business decisions.”
This isn’t fluff — it’s functional change, with clear outcomes.
We don’t just tell you to cut costs — we show you where, how, and with what trade-offs, all grounded in your operational reality.
IT cost optimization isn’t about cutting corners — it’s about making sure every dollar spent serves a purpose.
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Many thanks Mat. Really appreciate your team's hard work over the last few months. This has not been an easy task.
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Thank you for your outsdanding work without any setbacks.
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Complete Clarity – Track every SaaS subscription, cloud resource, and software license in real time.
Streamline and optimize IT services, cybersecurity, compliance and vendors, with oversight
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