Global Financial Firm converts to RACF with Rocket^® z/Assure^® Vulnerability Analysis Program (VAP) 

Company

Industry: Finance

This financial services leader serves over 20,000 clients worldwide, manages 79 billion transactions annually, and oversees assets worth $10 trillion. Their global footprint spans 30 countries. 

Challenge

The firm needed to modernize its security infrastructure within 14 months to support remote work without compromising data security or compliance. 

Transitioning to a work-from-anywhere model exposed vulnerabilities in the firm’s digital security operations, responsible for safeguarding sensitive data across 60,000 employees and 79 billion yearly transactions. The firm faced the critical need to decrease response times, automate processes, and meet compliance requirements while ensuring no disruptions in operations. 

Solution

By partnering with Rocket Software, the firm transitioned to a secure RACF^® framework with integrated tools, expert guidance, and frictionless execution.

Facing tight deadlines, the firm partnered with Rocket Software to transform its security operations. Rocket's expert team assessed the mainframe environment and implemented an automated conversion process, leveraging IBM-integrated tools to streamline compliance while upholding strict security standards. They provided workforce training on RACF and zSecure^® and ensured progress through hands-on project management, delivering timely results. 

Results

The firm transitioned to a secure RACF system on time, achieving compliance and $5M in ROI savings, while empowering their team with new technology expertise.

Rocket Software facilitated a smooth security transition for the firm, meeting tight deadlines and maintaining operational continuity. The process uncovered compliance gaps, enabling quick fixes and laying the groundwork for stronger long-term data protection. Over three years, the firm achieved $5 million in ROI savings through optimized processes, tighter compliance, and enhanced efficiency, all without disruptions during the transition to RACF. 

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