Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)

Client

Tech Stack

Laravel, Angular, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3

Duration

December 2016 – December 2018

Project Overview

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) required a comprehensive assessment of its network and security infrastructure to identify gaps, mitigate risks, and create a roadmap for future improvements. The scope included WAN architecture, integration with internal and external networks, Wi-Fi access design validation, and security policy assessment. The project aimed to enhance application and infrastructure availability while optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ensuring scalability for future needs.

Technext Solutions was tasked with evaluating KOC’s existing infrastructure, identifying security and control gaps, and providing actionable recommendations for network design, monitoring, management, and vendor prequalification criteria.

Objective

Conduct a detailed assessment of KOC’s network and security infrastructure.

Identify gaps and risks in current systems through a thorough study and analysis.

Provide recommendations for improved network design, security policies, and monitoring practices.

Develop a future roadmap to enhance efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.

Actions Taken

Detailed Infrastructure Study

Conducted a thorough analysis of KOC’s existing network and security infrastructure. Reviewed WAN architecture, network integration with internal and external systems, and Wi-Fi access design. Evaluated current policies and controls to identify operational inefficiencies and potential vulnerabilities.

Requirement Assessment and Gap Analysis

Gathered and analyzed KOC’s operational requirements to align infrastructure with business objectives. Performed gap analysis to identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas requiring immediate improvement. Assessed compliance with industry standards and best practices for network and security management.

Vendor Prequalification and Criteria Development

Compiled a potential list of vendors for network and security solutions. Developed prequalification criteria to ensure the selection of vendors aligned with KOC’s operational and security needs.

Security Risk Assessment

Identified critical security issues and evaluated controls for data protection and infrastructure resilience. Conducted risk assessments to understand potential threats and their impact on business continuity.

Recommendations for Network and Security Improvements

Proposed a new network design and architecture, incorporating scalability, reliability, and enhanced performance. Suggested best practices for network monitoring, management, and security policy implementation. Provided detailed recommendations for optimizing TCO, including cost-saving strategies and vendor selection.

Future Roadmap Creation

Designed a roadmap for phased implementation of network and security improvements. Included strategies for seamless integration of new solutions without disrupting current operations.

Outcome

Enhanced Security Posture: The comprehensive security assessment and policy recommendations strengthened KOC’s ability to mitigate risks and protect critical infrastructure.

Improved Network Efficiency: Optimized WAN architecture and Wi-Fi design improved connectivity, reliability, and overall performance

Operational Scalability: The future roadmap provided a clear path for scaling infrastructure to meet growing demands.

Cost Optimization: TCO analysis and vendor recommendations enabled KOC to implement cost-effective solutions without compromising quality or security.

Streamlined Monitoring and Management: Best practices for network monitoring and management ensured real-time visibility and control, enhancing operational efficiency.

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