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Why GFT Dropped BeyondTrust and Switched to CyberFOX AutoElevate

GFT is a civil engineering firm serving architectural, engineering, and construction clients across the US and Canada. The team knew they couldn’t give users standing admin rights. But BeyondTrust, their previous privileged access management tool, wasn’t making life easy. In this testimonial, Tamika Bass, Cybersecurity Director, shares why GFT dropped BeyondTrust and switched to CyberFOX AutoElevate to enforce least privilege without slowing users down.

Customer Snapshot:
GFT

Speaker:
Tamika Bass, Cybersecurity Director

Team Size:
~5000 employees

Location
US and Canada

Goal:
Enforce least privilege without slowing users down

Product:
AutoElevate

The Challenge

Before AutoElevate

BeyondTrust was difficult for the team to manage and administer
The IT team was constantly dealing with install and update tickets
They needed a simpler way to balance security and productivity

The CyberFOX Solution

CyberFOX AutoElevate gave GFT an eaiser way to remove standing admin rights while still allowing users to complete preapproved tasks

Highlights:

Users can run preapproved tasks without full admin access
Rules allow IT to manage access without manual intervention
Just-in-time approvals keep users productive
The platform is easier for IT to manage and support

The Results

Users stay productive, without waiting on IT
Help desk receives fewer update and install tickets
The IT team has more time for higher-value work

Tamika Bass

“CyberFOX AutoElevate is very user-friendly. It’s helped us reduce endpoint risk while still allowing users to do their jobs. It’s helped us be more productive and more secure at the same time.”

Tamika Bass

Cybersecurity Director
GFT

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