Executive Summary

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) provides an API-based solution that allows partners and customers to query company data. However, securing APIs, enhancing authentication, and migrating to the cloud required a strategic approach to reduce risk, improve visibility, and streamline identity management. Zephon, as a subcontractor under Cognizant, delivered a secure, scalable, and standards-compliant IAM and cloud solution that enhanced security while ensuring seamless partner access.

Key Challenges

• API Security & Management: Strengthening API protection while ensuring seamless access

• Cloud Migration: Transitioning to a serverless AWS model with minimal downtime

• Adaptive Authentication: Implementing an intelligent authentication framework

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Standardization: Developing an enterprise-wide YubiKey MFA strategy aligned with NIST 800-63

  
  

Solution Delivered

Zephon implemented adaptive authentication, API security, and cloud migration strategies to:

• Secure API Access: Deployed advanced API management and monitoring to prevent unauthorized access

• Enhance Authentication: Integrated OneLogin & Azure AD OIDC for seamless partner authentication

• Improve Security Monitoring: Implemented AWS ELK Stack for real-time security analytics and telemetry

• Enable Serverless Cloud Migration: Migrated workloads to AWS Lambda, reducing operational costs

• Develop a Standardized MFA Strategy: Created a YubiKey-based authentication framework aligned with NIST 800-63

  
  

Results & Business Impact

• Stronger API Security: Enhanced federation, authentication, and monitoring to reduce unauthorized access risks

• Streamlined Cloud Operations: AWS Lambda migration optimized infrastructure for cost and performance

• Enterprise-Wide MFA Adoption: Developed and standardized YubiKey MFA deployment for enhanced security

• Improved Identity & Access Governance: Strengthened IAM strategy and application access controls

  
  

Why Zephon?

Zephon specializes in hassle-free cybersecurity solutions that help organizations reduce risk, enhance authentication, and future-proof cloud security. Our expertise in IAM, API security, and cloud migrations ensures a secure, scalable, and standards-compliant infrastructure.

Technical Approach & Implementation

API Security & Authentication Enhancements

• API Management & Federation Services: Strengthened access control for APIs

• Adaptive Authentication Framework: Implemented risk-based authentication using OneLogin & Azure AD OIDC

• IAM Strategy Development: Designed a future-proof identity and access management roadmap

  
  

Cloud Migration & Security Optimization

• AWS Lambda Serverless Migration: Improved scalability and reduced infrastructure costs

• Security Monitoring & Analytics: Integrated AWS ELK Stack for visibility and risk mitigation

• Enterprise MFA Standardization: Developed and implemented a YubiKey rollout strategy aligned with NIST 800-63

  
  

Methodologies & Tools

• Jira | OneLogin | AWS ELK Stack | AWS Lambda | Java | Spring Boot | Azure AD | YubiKey | NIST 800-63

  
  

Conclusion

Zephon successfully secured D&B’s API ecosystem, migrated workloads to AWS Lambda, and developed an enterprise MFA framework. By implementing adaptive authentication, real-time security monitoring, and a standardized MFA strategy,

Zephon helped D&B achieve better security, efficiency, and compliance.

For financial and technology organizations looking to strengthen API security, streamline authentication, and modernize cloud infrastructure, Zephon provides trusted, battle-tested cybersecurity expertise.

Hassle-Free Cyber. Delivered.