---
title: KIO Networks Case Study | Obok
description: How KIO Networks reduced manual security audits by 87% and achieved $54K in annual savings and 340% ROI with Obok.
url: https://www.getobok.com/case-studies/kio-networks
company: KIO Networks
industry: MSP, Data Centers & Cloud Services
location: Mexico and Latin America
---

# KIO Networks Case Study

> 87% less manual work. $54K saved. 340% ROI.

KIO Networks reduced manual security audits from 120 hours per month to 15, achieving 87% operational efficiency improvement and $54K in annual savings.

## At a glance

| | |
|---|---|
| **Customer** | KIO Networks |
| **Industry** | MSP, Data Centers & Cloud Services |
| **Location** | Mexico and Latin America |
| **Challenge** | Managing security across 50 AWS accounts with manual processes consuming 120 hours/month |
| **Solution** | Obok Cloud Security Platform + AWS Security Hub + AWS Security Incident Response |

## Key results

- **87%** reduction in manual security work
- **$54K** annual operational cost savings
- **340%** return on investment, year one
- **12,847** findings detected in 3 months

## Key numbers

- 50 AWS accounts managed
- 86 automated controls deployed
- 34 incidents escalated to AWS CIRT
- 4.2 months to break-even

## The challenge

KIO Networks manages 50 AWS accounts for enterprise customers in highly regulated industries across Mexico and Latin America. Their security operations faced critical bottlenecks that were unsustainable at scale.

- **120 hours/month** spent on manual security audits across 50 accounts
- **Fragmented visibility** with no unified view across the multi-account environment
- **No automated escalation** to AWS CIRT for critical incidents
- **8 hours per account** to generate compliance reports for customers
- **7–30 day detection gaps** left threats undetected between audits

For a company managing critical infrastructure for enterprise and government customers — many with ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and TIER III Data Center certifications — these gaps represented unacceptable operational and compliance risk.

## The solution

KIO Networks deployed Obok Cloud Security Platform with full AWS Security Hub and AWS Security Incident Response integration, creating a complete automation workflow across all 50 accounts.

### Architecture

- **Detection layer.** Real-time CloudTrail event-driven monitoring plus scheduled compliance audits every 6–24 hours. 86 Cloud Custodian policies covering security and cost optimization.
- **Consolidation layer.** AWS Security Hub BatchImportFindings API with deterministic IDs for automatic deduplication across accounts.
- **Incident response layer.** EventBridge triggers for CRITICAL/HIGH findings, with 12 predefined AWS CIRT playbooks and automatic escalation.
- **Remediation layer.** 23 automated remediation actions for common low-risk findings, plus post-incident timeline reports.

## The results

### Operational efficiency: 120 hours down to 15

| | Before | With Obok |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly audit time | 120 hours/month | 15 hours/month |
| Compliance report time | 8 hours/account | 15 minutes/account |
| Threat detection | 7–30 day gaps | Real-time |
| AWS CIRT escalation | Manual / none | Automatic |

### Security coverage

- **12,847 findings** detected across 50 accounts in the first 3 months
- **86 automated controls**: 65 security + 21 cost optimization policies
- **91% CIS compliance**: 78 of 86 AWS Foundations controls met
- **34 incidents** escalated to AWS Security Incident Response, 8 with AWS CIRT support
- **94% SLA compliance** maintained across all managed accounts

### Financial impact

- **$54,000/year** in operational cost savings from reduced manual work
- **340% ROI** in the first year
- **50% TCO reduction** compared to previous manual processes
- **4.2 months** to break-even on the platform investment

## Before and after

| Metric | Before Obok | With Obok | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual audit time | 120 hrs/month | 15 hrs/month | 87% reduction |
| Compliance report time | 8 hrs/account | 15 min/account | 97% reduction |
| Threat detection | 7–30 days | Real-time | Near-instant |
| AWS CIRT escalation | Manual / none | Automatic | New capability |
| Annual cost savings | $0 | $54,000 | New revenue |
| ROI | N/A | 340% | Year one |

## About KIO Networks

Leading managed service provider in Mexico and Latin America with 25+ years of experience and 33,000 km fiber optic network. KIO Networks specializes in data center infrastructure, cloud services and security operations for enterprise and government customers.

**Certifications:** ISO 27001 · PCI-DSS · TIER III Data Centers · AWS Migration & Security Competencies

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