Case Study
How Strobes Improved KloudGin’s Security with Assessment & Penetration Testing
”The onboarding of the Strobes team has been an invaluable addition to our Security team. As an external auditor, advisory partner, and an extension of our internal efforts, the Strobes team brings significant expertise. Their platform offers detailed issue descriptions and fosters seamless collaboration between our Developers, Security experts, and pentesters. By thoroughly explaining vulnerabilities and recommending effective remediation strategies, the team ensures all identified issues are properly addressed and resolved to maintain the integrity of our applications.
Abhinav SarafDirector, KloudGin
KloudGin Background
KloudGin is a leading provider of mobile-first, cloud-based Field Service and Enterprise Asset Management solutions. KloudGin platform automates work management processes, enables customer self-service, and increases worker productivity, unlocking new revenue streams and business models. Serving companies with complex asset management and field service requirements, KloudGin connects customers, employees, sub-contractors, and assets with AI-powered access to information on any device.
KloudGin places a strong emphasis on the security of its applications and cloud infrastructure, viewing it not just as a routine task but as a fundamental pillar of its operations. The platform supports numerous mission-critical Energy Utility companies across sectors such as Electric, Gas, and Water, along with City Municipalities across the United States. Given the essential nature of these services, KloudGin’s robust security framework is designed to safeguard sensitive operations and data, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and preventing potential disruptions or breaches. By prioritizing security, KloudGin reinforces its commitment to delivering reliable, secure solutions to its customers.
External VAPT Validation
While KloudGin’s internal security team conducts rigorous application security testing with every release and performs cloud platform reviews that comply with AWS-recommended standards, the company identified the need for an external layer of assurance. To enhance their security posture and meet industry best practices, KloudGin required annual Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT) as part of their external validation process
Objectives of the Engagement
After evaluating several options, KloudGin partnered with Strobes Security, implementing their Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS) solution. Key components included:
- Web and Mobile Application Security Testing
- API Security Evaluation
- AWS Configuration Review
- Network Security Assessment
Strobes Solutions
Strobes PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service) provided KloudGin with a comprehensive solution to address their security needs. Strobes PTaaS enabled KloudGin to maintain a high level of security for their application and cloud environment. By providing regular security assessments, Strobes is ensuring that KloudGin identifies and addresses potential security threats promptly. The solution included:
1. Regular External Security Assessments
Strobes PTaaS (Penetration Testing as a Service) provided KloudGin with a comprehensive solution to address their security needs. Strobes PTaaS enabled KloudGin to maintain a high level of security for their application and cloud environment. By providing regular security assessments, Strobes is ensuring that KloudGin identifies and addresses potential security threats promptly. The solution included:
Web Application Pentesting
Analyzed the security posture of KloudGin's public-facing and internal web applications to detect vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and insecure configurations.
Mobile Application Pentesting
Assessed the security of their mobile applications to prevent data leaks, insecure API calls, and authentication bypasses
AWS Config Review
Performed an in-depth analysis of KloudGin's cloud configurations to ensure they follow the principle of least privilege, use encrypted storage, and have secure access controls.
Network Pentesting
Conducted thorough evaluations of KloudGin’s network infrastructure to identify misconfigurations, weak authentication mechanisms, and unpatched systems
These assessments provide an outside perspective, often identifying potential vulnerabilities that might be overlooked internally.The regularity of these assessments ensures that the KloudinGin security posture remains strong with the evolving threat landscape.
2. Collaboration through Strobes Pentesting Platform
The PTaaS platform facilitated effective collaboration between KloudGin’s internal teams and Strobes’ security experts. This collaboration ensured that security issues were promptly identified, communicated, and resolved, minimizing potential risks.
”We have been leveraging the Strobes PTaaS platform for a few years now, and it has greatly streamlined our Security management and external validation process. The platform's detailed issue tracking and actionable recommendations have significantly reduced remediation times, enabling us to uphold a robust security posture. Our collaboration with the Strobes team has been positive, with their continuous assessments helping us proactively address potential threats. We strongly recommend Strobes PTaaS to organizations seeking to strengthen their security frameworks
Abhinav SarafDirector, KloudGin
3. Actionable Insights and Detailed Reporting
Strobes provided detailed security reports with clear descriptions of identified vulnerabilities, their potential impact, and actionable remediation recommendations. This clarity empowered KloudGin’s teams to address issues promptly and effectively.
Key Results and Takeaways
Strobes PTaaS(Penetration Testing as a Service) has been instrumental in helping KloudGin maintain a robust security posture, ensuring the safety and reliability of their platform. By providing continuous assessments, and seamless collaboration, Strobes PTaaS has enabled KloudGin to focus on delivering high-quality services to their customers while maintaining stringent security standards.
- Enhanced Security Posture: With Strobes’ regular pentesting and Cloud reviews, KloudGin maintains a robust security posture that meets industry standards and exceeds customer expectations.
- Seamless Collaboration:The PTaaS platform enabled effective collaboration between KloudGin’s internal teams and Strobes’ experts, ensuring that security risks are addressed promptly and efficiently.
- Scalability & Flexibility:
Strobes’ flexible engagement model ensured that the security solution scaled with KloudGin’s evolving needs, allowing for tailored security assessments as their platform expanded.
Conclusion
Through its partnership with Strobes Security, KloudGin has successfully enhanced its overall security posture. The regular and comprehensive assessments provided by Strobes PTaaS have empowered KloudGin to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities, ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and compliance with industry standards.
This approach has enabled KloudGin to not only meet but exceed industry security standards, reassuring their customers and stakeholders of their commitment to safeguarding mission-critical operations.By leveraging Strobes’ expertise and cutting-edge PTaaS platform, KloudGin has been able to focus on delivering high-quality solutions to its customers while maintaining stringent security measures. This partnership underscores the importance of external validation in building a resilient and secure digital environment for mission-critical operations.
