Intuitive needed to be able to quickly identify and segment users across their network, granting varying levels of authorization and access to the system.
The Project
We learned about Intuitive Surgical’s specific integration requirements across their network as well as key use cases, and then built out our Test Lab to mimic their access network in its entirety. By testing each technology against real-world scenarios, we were able to determine how to engineer the best solutions for Intuitive Surgical.
Our Key Challenge
Identifying
Identifying the core Network Access Control (NAC) use cases, and then testing a variety of possible solutions, and evaluating for each of their effectiveness.
Determining
Determining the best solutions for providing correct user-authorization and access to the network, at the right level.
Integrating
Integrating with other existing IAM solutions and platforms.
Our Pathway to a Solution
Step 1
We determined all advanced use cases based on understanding Intuitive’s core needs and security concerns, and then developed a comprehensive test plan.
Step 2
We setup a Test Lab environment in our own lab at Armature, to mimic Intuitive’s access network – and we worked through each of their integration requirements and target use cases, troubleshooting and documenting our results.
Step 3
In simulating their environment, we acquired one of each of what Intuitive had across their system, from switches to wireless controls to industrial equipment.
Creating a Custom Solution for Intuitive Surgical
Their Own Terms
Through our report, we showed Intuitive specific results for their primary use cases, allowing them to implement the best solution on their own terms.
Coherent Improvement
We were able to recommend not just products, but OS versions, configurations, integrations, and workflows to improve their network.