Flipkart Secures Network Access with miniOrange’s Robust TACACS+ Solution

Challenges

Managing network access across Flipkart’s production data centers posed several critical challenges, impacting security, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Key Challenges in Flipkart’s Network Security

Flipkart's network security faced significant challenges, primarily due to its decentralized access management across various vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Arista, leading to inconsistent security policies and increased misconfiguration risks. The reliance on single-factor authentication exposed critical infrastructures to security breaches, underscoring the need for robust multi-factor authentication systems. The lack of an audit-ready control system hindered compliance with strict VAPT and ISO standards. As the network grew, the demand for a scalable, fault-tolerant authentication solution became crucial to maintain zero downtime. Operational challenges were worsened by manual configurations across thousands of devices, leading to a high administrative burden without automation. Additionally, the absence of Per-Command Authorization and effective auditing mechanisms allowed users to perform unauthorized actions and made tracking and accountability difficult.

Overall, the primary challenges can be outlined as follows:

• Decentralized Access Control: Fragmented management across multiple vendors leading to security inefficiencies.
• Authentication Weaknesses: Dependence on single-factor authentication, increasing vulnerability to breaches.
• Compliance and Auditing Gaps: Lack of systems for VAPT and ISO standards, and effective auditing mechanisms.
• Operational and Scalability Issues: Manual management and the need for scalable, fault-tolerant solutions to ensure continuous operations.

Why Did They Choose miniOrange?

Flipkart sought a scalable, secure, and compliance-ready TACACS+ solution that could seamlessly integrate with its multi-vendor network infrastructure. Flipkart selected miniOrange after evaluating multiple providers, prioritizing security and scalability. miniOrange also provided specific customizations to align with Flipkart’s requirements, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced security. Additionally also provided specific customizations to align with Flipkart’s requirements, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced security.

Results: How miniOrange Strengthened Flipkart’s Network Security

miniOrange significantly enhanced Flipkart's network security through a series of strategic upgrades. The introduction of the TACACS+ solution shifted the security framework from single-factor to Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), markedly reducing the risks associated with unauthorized access. This system also centralized access management across all network devices, which ensured uniform security policies and eliminated inconsistencies. Automation was a key feature; it streamlined device onboarding, authentication workflows, and bulk provisioning, which not only reduced manual IT efforts but also boosted operational efficiency.

The implementation further excelled in meeting compliance requirements effortlessly. With real-time logging, encrypted configurations, and audit-ready reports, miniOrange’s solution helped Flipkart adhere to VAPT and ISO security standards, thus reducing compliance risks and simplifying audits.

• Scalability & Reliability: Multi-instance TACACS+ ensured uninterrupted, low-latency authentication.
• Enhanced Visibility: Improved governance with granular access and real-time auditing.
• Strengthened Security: Boosted threat detection, compliance tracking, and policy enforcement.

About The Flipkart

Flipkart, a pioneer in India's e-commerce revolution, has transformed the way millions shop online with its expansive marketplace, cutting-edge logistics, and customer-centric innovations. With a workforce of over 30,000, Flipkart operates a vast, multi-vendor network infrastructure that ensures seamless connectivity and operational efficiency across its data centers in Hyderabad and Chennai. As the company scaled, securing and centralizing access to its critical network infrastructure became a top priority. To address these challenges while maintaining compliance and scalability, Flipkart implemented miniOrange’s TACACS+ solution, enabling streamlined access control and robust security across its ecosystem.