Case Study: Capital One achieves stronger access control with WorkOS

Capital One breach exposed data of over 100 million customers, underscoring the need for WorkOS

Capital One faced a significant security challenge following a 2019 data breach, where over 100 million customer records were exposed due to a lack of precise access controls. To prevent such catastrophic risks, they turned to WorkOS to implement granular control solutions.

WorkOS provided its Fine Grained Authorization (FGA) product, enabling Capital One to model access control methods like ABAC, RBAC, and ReBAC. This solution allowed for the precise specification of user permissions, drastically reducing the risk of unauthorized access. By implementing WorkOS, Capital One enhanced its security posture, improved operational efficiency, and ensured compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

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