Identity and Security Transformation for a Luxury Car Dealership in the U.S.

The Challenge

In an increasingly digitalized business environment, organizations must quickly adapt to technological change to protect their information, optimize processes, and improve internal collaboration. This was precisely the challenge faced by a luxury car dealership operating in the U.S., which sought to evolve from a basic, fragmented infrastructure into a unified, secure, and scalable environment. The client faced multiple technological limitations: no centralized user management, workstations without advanced protection, a lack of modern collaboration tools, and significant exposure to information security risks. All of this occurred while handling confidential data from high-profile clients, sensitive commercial operations, and internal communications with no control or auditing policies in place. In addition, with a staff of 30 employees, the company needed a solution that would not only address current issues, but also support frictionless growth, ensuring data protection, access control, and team productivity within a modern digital environment.

The Solution

• Implementation of on-premises Active Directory (AD) as the foundation for unified authentication.
• Identity federation with Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) and enablement of single sign-on (SSO).
• Full migration to Microsoft 365 for secure productivity and collaboration.
• Configuration of role-based access control (RBAC) and DLP policies.
• Device integration with Microsoft Intune and deployment of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

The development of a tailored identity and security solution for this organization was both a technical and strategic process, spanning from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud environment. We began by establishing an on-premises Active Directory to centralize user and device authentication. This structure was federated with Azure AD, enabling a unified user experience across both local and cloud services. With this foundation in place, the full Microsoft 365 environment was enabled, migrating users to collaborative tools such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. The implementation of Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) ensured that each user accessed only the resources required for their role, thereby protecting financial and commercial data.

This hybrid approach not only resolved immediate security and control challenges, but also provided the client with a solid, scalable technological foundation for growth. By combining leading tools from the Microsoft ecosystem with robust security policies, we achieved a smooth transition to a modern, resilient digital environment ready for new challenges.

"The intelligent integration of identity, security, and collaboration is no longer a luxury for modern organizations, but a critical necessity. When every user and device is under control, the entire business becomes more agile, more secure, and more competitive."

— Enclave Guard

Key Results

Thanks to the strategic implementation of a hybrid identity infrastructure, secure collaboration, and device management, the dealership achieved significant results in a short period of time. The technological modernization not only resolved the initial vulnerabilities, but also enhanced operational efficiency and prepared the team to operate in a modern, secure, and fully controlled environment.

• Drastic reduction in security incidents, thanks to advanced device protection with Microsoft Defender.
• Full control over access to sensitive information through RBAC policies and federated authentication.
• Improved productivity through cloud-based collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
• Centralized visibility of the IT environment, with real-time monitoring of devices and users from Intune.
• Simplified IT management, eliminating manual processes and increasing the technical team's responsiveness.