Building a World-Class SaaS Security Program that Wins Customer Trust and Cuts Audit Costs

Customer Background

A global leader in addressable advertising for linear and OTT TV engaged Nexta Security to establish and scale its security program for SaaS operations. The company faced increasing customer scrutiny and the need to formalize its security posture.

Nexta Security’s Approach

• Built a vulnerability management program with automated SAST/DAST scans, penetration testing, and code reviews.
• Integrated security into development pipelines for continuous protection.
• Established governance through security policies, standards, and blueprints.
• Developed incident response, disaster recovery, and security monitoring.
• Prepared for and successfully passed SOC audits year after year.
• Built a security champions team and delivered company-wide training.

Results

• Customer Audit Readiness: Efficiently handled demanding quarterly reporting and penetration tests requested by a key client.
• Cost Savings: Proactive documentation and processes minimized time spent on audits, saving thousands of hours in the first year.
• Trust & Reputation: After one year, the client dropped audit requirements, recognizing the
  company as a trusted vendor with one of the strongest security postures among hundreds of suppliers.

Impact

The company gained a scalable, resilient security program that reduced operational overhead, passed audits with ease, and strengthened customer trust, all while enabling innovation in its SaaS advertising offerings.