--- title: Securing the Cloud for a Fortune 500 Manufacturer description: Learn how KNZ Solutions helped a Fortune 500 manufacturer secure its AWS cloud environment by eliminating hidden backdoors, integrating Palo Alto Networks firewalls, and delivering centralized visibility—strengthening security and reducing risk. image: https://blog.knzsolutions.com/hubfs/Securing%20the%20Cloud%20(1).png --- [Skip to content](https://blog.knzsolutions.com/blog/securing-the-cloud-for-a-fortune-500-manufacturer#main-content) [![](https://blog.knzsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Email%20Signature/KNZPrimaryLogoGold.png?width=293&height=138&name=KNZPrimaryLogoGold.png)](https://hubs.ly/Q02Pw2jb0) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Book Free Workshop](https://knzsolutions.com/free-workshop-offering) [Book Free Workshop](https://knzsolutions.com/free-workshop-offering) Nov 28, 2025, 3:02:18 PM # Securing the Cloud for a Fortune 500 Manufacturer ![Picture of KNZ Solutions](https://blog.knzsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/KNZ%20Icon.png?width=50&name=KNZ%20Icon.png) [KNZ Solutions](https://blog.knzsolutions.com/blog/author/knz-solutions) Share: [Share this page on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.knzsolutions.com/blog/securing-the-cloud-for-a-fortune-500-manufacturer) [Share this page via Email](mailto:?body=https://blog.knzsolutions.com/blog/securing-the-cloud-for-a-fortune-500-manufacturer) ![Securing Cloud Infrastructure](https://46425141.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/46425141/hubfs/Digital%20Modernization.png?width=1200&length=1200&name=Digital%20Modernization.png) ![Default image alt text](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7528315/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-web-default-modules_hubspot/img/slider-dark-image.jpg) **2** An optional caption for the image that will be added to the gallery. 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Enter any descriptive text for this image that you would like visitors to be able to read. Background: A large, Fortune 500 manufacturer was facing a critical security challenge as various application owners had moved workloads into AWS without fully considering the associated security risks. While the shift to the cloud offered flexibility and scalability, it also introduced unintended vulnerabilities—specifically, unknown backdoors into the company’s infrastructure that went undetected. These overlooked access points exposed the organization to potential threats, including unauthorized access and data leakage, putting sensitive operational and intellectual property at risk.   Solution: To address the security gaps, KNZ Solutions was engaged to perform a comprehensive network assessment of the manufacturer’s cloud infrastructure, with a focus on identifying hidden backdoors and enhancing visibility for the client’s information security team. KNZ redesigned the cloud architecture to route all inbound and outbound traffic through a trusted Palo Alto Networks firewall, ensuring full control over data flow. The updated design also integrated virtual firewalls with the client’s on prem Panorama system, providing centralized visibility, real-time alerting, and policy enforcement.   Outcome: KNZ’s strategic approach significantly improved the organization’s cloud security posture and empowered the infosec team with the insights needed to proactively manage risk. Want more info on KNZ? 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