Overview

A mid-sized health insurance carrier partnered with Elevondata to enhance their information security posture and overhaul legacy systems. Through a phased approach, the company achieved ISO 27001 audit readiness, consolidated critical data systems, and transitioned to a scalable, service-oriented architecture.

 

Challenge

The client faced operational inefficiencies due to:

  1. Legacy monolithic applications
  2. Fragmented enrollment and claims data
  3. Limited scalability of on-premise infrastructure
  4. Gaps in data security and compliance readiness

 

Our Solution

> ISO 27001 Certification Readiness

We supported the client in:

  1. Creating a comprehensive Information Security Management System (ISMS)
  2. Defining SOPs and risk mitigation strategies
  3. Coordinating with HR, Vendor Management, and Physical Security teams
  4. Implementing security controls across 10+ domains and multiple device types (BYOD, vendor-owned)

 

> Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Implementation

  1. Integrated data from 9+ enrollment systems and a claims platform
  2. Enabled unified reporting and faster access to analytics
  3. Laid the groundwork for long-term growth in data capabilities

 

> Legacy to Cloud Migration

  1. Transitioned legacy CRM and applications to a cloud infrastructure
  2. Managed 9+ VMs from a single physical server during migration
  3. Shifted from monolithic to Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)

 

> Security Enhancements

  1. Implemented Data Loss Prevention (DLP) protocols
  2. Integrated Azure Information Protection (AIP) to safeguard sensitive data

 

Results

  1. Cleared first-level ISO 27001 audit
  2. Established a scalable, future-ready data platform
  3. Migrated and modernized core business applications
  4. Enhanced data security, privacy, and compliance

 

Technologies Used

  1. ISO 27001 Audit Framework
  2. Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW)
  3. Azure Cloud & Information Protection
  4. SOA Architecture
  5. Virtualization & Cloud Migration Tools

 

Impact

This multi-phase engagement not only positioned the client for ISO compliance and improved reporting but also significantly modernized their IT foundation for scalability and digital growth.