Defining Observability: Monitoring vs. Observability

Monitoring and observability are often used interchangeably, but there are key differences between the two approaches. This is part 1 of a three-part blog series. Part 1 outlines the specifics of monitoring versus observability and explains how both approaches complement each other. Part 2 highlights how to implement an observability framework at scale with Datadog. […]

4 Trends Shaping the Credit Card Industry

The world’s changing at a breakneck pace and the way we interact with our credit card providers is no different. Data from NerdWallet shows card payments are skyrocketing and 80% of consumers today prefer card payments to cash. Companies will need to stay on top of trends and have the right technology and first party […]

5 Ways to Ensure Your Cloud Controls are Effective

With many businesses moving their operations to the cloud, how do you ensure your controls work securely and efficiently? Cloud controls are a set of security controls that protect cloud environments against vulnerabilities and minimize the effects of malicious attacks. These controls include a variety of measures for reducing, mitigating, or eliminating distinct types of […]

Multi-Cloud Governance Creation and IAM Improvements

Challenge A top 10 US bank needed assistance implementing process improvements for the Cloud Governance Procedure team and supporting the Identify and Access Management (IAM) Audit and Compliance team to: Improve compliance, cloud security, and data storage posture Establish a cloud strategy for GCP, AWS, and Azure to align with the changing technological needs Solution […]

Driving a Sustainable Control Environment through Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Challenge A Top 10 US Bank deployed dozens of new controls across several of its enterprise service areas in response to intensifying regulatory scrutiny and inadequate findings from recent audits. Early results from the first wave of control testing highlighted deficiencies in the design and/or execution of many of the new controls. Additionally, controls once […]

How Infinitive Assisted a Fortune 100 FSI Strengthen its Control Environment and Avoid Costly Penalties

Challenge A Fortune 100 FSI faced intense regulatory scrutiny during their migration to the Cloud. The client engaged Infinitive to perform a comprehensive gap assessment of its critical technology processes, identify and remediate weaknesses in its control environment, and work with cross-functional teams across the enterprise to develop implementation plans with feasible timelines. ​ Solution […]

Cloud Data & Risk Controls

Challenge A Fortune 100 FSI needed to understand and control data management risks as it transitioned from running daily batch jobs to streaming data in near real time. The client required Infinitive’s help to implement a new data governance strategy to ensure data integrity and validity. Solution Over 12-weeks, Infinitive engaged with cross-functional teams of […]

Avoiding CCPA Fines – Keep Your 1st Party Data Safe

Is your consumer data safe? The landscape of data privacy is constantly evolving, and the pendulum is swinging to the rights of the individual, most notably by way of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA enhances privacy rights and consumer protection by granting consumers more control over how businesses use their personal information. […]

Navigating Cloud Risks in Financial Institutions eBook

The view that you built should be standardized across all applications. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from the people who have used it” Head of Product, Major Healthcare Analytics Organization Download the Navigating Cloud Risks in the Transformation of Financial Institutions eBook The cloud has become an integral part of how financial institutions […]

Leveraging Datadog to Increase Observability

In a culture based on innovation and competition, an increasing number of businesses are migrating to the cloud for its flexibility, efficiency, and strategic value. But to fully realize the value of the cloud, organizations need to tightly monitor and optimize the performance of their applications, network, and infrastructure. With an observability solution, like Datadog, […]