How Corsair, a Global Gaming Leader, Enhanced Security by Implementing the NIST CSF with Akitra’s Next Generation Compliance Automation Platform
Revolutionizing security standards for sustained growth and customer trust.
Corsair Gaming, a global leader in gaming hardware and peripherals, is renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology and exceptional quality to gamers and creators worldwide. As the company expanded, the need for NIST Cybersecurity Framework became increasingly vital to safeguard operations and maintain customer trust. Holbert White, Senior Manager of Information Security, Corsair, led the initiative to elevate Corsair’s compliance posture, recognizing the challenges posed by the company’s rapid growth and the evolving cybersecurity landscape. After exploring various options, Corsair chose Akitra, a leading AI-enabled, next generation compliance automation platform for its sophisticated, customizable solution that seamlessly integrated with existing systems. With Akitra, Corsair aimed to enhance compliance efficiency and set a new standard for security in the gaming industry.
The Challenge
Before partnering with Akitra, Corsair faced several challenges in its compliance efforts:
Manual Processes: Corsair’s previous compliance approach was highly manual, involving third-party auditors, extensive interviews, and the cumbersome task of gathering evidence manually. This process was time-consuming and prone to inefficiencies, with significant back-and-forth between the auditors and the internal team.
Complex Compliance Requirements: As Corsair aimed to implement the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, the company required a more streamlined and automated process to reduce the workload and improve accuracy.
Integration Difficulties: The complexity of Corsair’s IT environment posed challenges in integrating various systems, making the compliance process even more arduous. Holbert White explained, “Without Akitra’s automation capabilities, I would be completely in the dark about our integrations.”
Akitra has streamlined our compliance workflows by automating the evidence-gathering process. Now, we can easily access the necessary data for our security awareness program on a daily or weekly basis without manual effort. The platform ensures that only the relevant data is pulled, minimizing the risk of sensitive data leakage and significantly improving our compliance efficiency.
Holbert White
Senior Manager of Information Security, Corsair
Akitra's Solution
Akitra’s compliance automation platform provided a comprehensive solution that addressed Corsair’s challenges head-on:
API Integrations: Akitra’s platform offered seamless API integrations, allowing Corsair to automate the gathering of compliance evidence from various systems. This eliminated the need for manual data collection and reduced the likelihood of errors.
Visibility and Control: Akitra provided a single pane of glass, offering real-time visibility into all compliance-related activities. This allowed Corsair to monitor the status of integrations, identify any issues, and ensure that all necessary evidence was being collected.
Tailored Support: Akitra’s team collaborated closely with Corsair to fully understand their specific needs and seamlessly adapt the platform accordingly. The support provided was highly rated by the Corsair team, reflecting the successful partnership and effective communication throughout the process.
The Result
With Akitra’s leading edge compliance automation platform, Corsair achieved significant improvements in its compliance processes:
Time Savings: The transition from manual to automated processes resulted in substantial time savings, with Corsair estimating that they saved several weeks during their first audit cycle. These savings are expected to grow in subsequent years as the automation takes full effect. Holbert White commented, “We save time and money by spending fewer hours on compliance and paying less for our audits. These savings will likely grow over time.”
Enhanced Efficiency: The ability to automatically gather pertinent data on a daily or weekly basis without manual intervention improved the efficiency of Corsair’s compliance workflows. This also reduced the risk of data leakage and ensured that only necessary information was collected.
Improved Compliance Posture: By successfully implementing the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Corsair was able to present a clear picture of its risk posture to senior leadership, which facilitated better decision-making and resource allocation.
Akitra truly exceeded our expectations by providing exceptional support and adapting to our specific needs. The team was incredibly helpful, patient, and accommodating throughout the entire process. They ensured that we successfully implemented the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and their expertise played a key role in achieving our compliance goals.
Shamyo Chatterjee
Chief Information Officer, Corsair
