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Case Study: Supporting a Global Software Development Team

The Challenge​

A global software development company with teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia faced challenges in securely managing its development infrastructure, including access to source code repositories, development environments, and communication tools. The company needed a VPN solution that would:

  • Secure Source Code Access: Protect sensitive intellectual property (IP) by ensuring that only authorized developers could access the source code repository.
  • Enable Secure Collaboration: Ensure that developers across different time zones could securely collaborate on projects without risking data leaks or breaches.
  • Ensure Consistent Performance: Provide fast, reliable access to development environments and tools for remote teams working in various geographic locations.
  • Meet Compliance Standards: Ensure compliance with industry security standards and protect the company’s IP from external threats.

The Solution​

OrbVPN implemented a tailored solution for the global software development company that provided secure access, fast performance, and robust collaboration tools for its distributed teams.

  • AES-256 Encryption: OrbVPN encrypted all communications between developers and the company’s source code repository, ensuring that sensitive code was protected from unauthorized access.
  • Global Server Network: With servers in over 70 countries, OrbVPN ensured that developers could connect to the nearest server, minimizing latency and ensuring fast access to development environments.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Access to source code and sensitive development tools was restricted based on user roles, ensuring that only authorized developers could make changes to the company’s critical projects.
  • Secure Collaboration Tools: OrbVPN integrated with the company’s collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, GitHub, Jira), ensuring that all communications and file sharing were securely encrypted.
  • Logging and Monitoring: OrbVPN provided detailed logs and monitoring tools, enabling the company to track access to source code repositories and development tools, ensuring compliance with security standards.

Key Results​

  1. Secure Intellectual Property: The company’s source code and IP were securely protected, reducing the risk of data breaches or leaks. Developers could access the codebase securely from anywhere in the world.

  2. Improved Developer Productivity: OrbVPN’s global server network and high-speed protocols provided fast, reliable access to development environments, improving developer productivity and reducing downtime.

  3. Seamless Collaboration: Developers were able to collaborate on projects securely, using encrypted communication tools and accessing project files without interruptions or security risks.

  4. Compliance and Auditing: OrbVPN’s logging and monitoring tools ensured that the company could track access to sensitive data, meeting industry security standards and passing security audits.

Conclusion​

OrbVPN provided the global software development company with a secure, scalable VPN solution that allowed its distributed teams to collaborate on projects without compromising security. By securing source code access and enabling fast, reliable connections, OrbVPN helped the company protect its intellectual property while improving developer productivity.