Company name
CROP

Industry
Auditing & Advisory

About the company
CROP is a midsize auditing and advisory firm based in the Netherlands, specializing in financial auditing, tax, and business advisory services. As an organization handling large volumes of sensitive financial and personal data, cybersecurity is a top priority for CROP.

  • Founded: 1965
  • Headquarters: The Netherlands
  • Employees: 350+
  • Annual Revenue: €50 million+
  • Services: Financial Auditing, Tax Consulting, Business Advisory

Website
https://crop.nl/

Achievements

  • Enhanced security & control.
  • The combination of browser plugins, mobile integration, and geofencing capabilities provides robust security.
  • Impact on day-to-day operations. The automatic insertion of One-Time Passwords (OTP) has significantly reduced the hassle of 2FA for users.
  • Responsive support and fast fix. If a website is incompatible with automatic login, users can easily submit it through the platform, and Uniqkey fixes the issue for all users quickly.

Challenge - Managing Shared Access When SSO Isn't an Option

In the auditing industry, many of the systems and platforms used for daily operations do not support Single Sign-On (SSO). Furthermore, supplier portals typically do not allow multiple user accounts, forcing employees to share passwords across teams—posing a significant security risk. In fact, 45% of data breaches result from weak or stolen passwords (Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2023), underscoring the need for strong password management across shared accounts. CROP sought a solution to better manage these shared credentials, particularly in environments where SSO was unavailable.

“Uniqkey provides personalized onboarding with a dedicated customer success manager, ensuring our team could adopt the platform smoothly.”

Sigurd Felix
IT Manager at CROP

Solution - European Compliance and Secure Shared Access Management

CROP chose Uniqkey over other password management solutions for its compliance with European privacy regulations, making it an ideal fit for a company operating under strict regulatory requirements. The fact that Uniqkey is a European-based product also provided reassurance regarding data sovereignty and GDPR compliance. According to Sigurd Felix, IT Manager at CROP, Uniqkey's customer-centric approach stood out during the decision-making process. “Uniqkey provides personalized onboarding with a dedicated customer success manager, ensuring our team could adopt the platform smoothly,” said Felix. Considering that 75% of businesses using SSO still rely on non-SSO-compatible services (Gartner 2022), Uniqkey’s support filled a critical gap.

"With Uniqkey, CROP found an alternative to SSO for managing shared accounts securely. The platform’s admin portal provides key insights into password strength and usage, which has become integral to CROP’s security controls."

Sigurd Felix
IT Manager at CROP

From password duplication to customized security

This data-driven approach supports better security measures, as 73% of passwords used by employees are often duplicates (Ponemon Institute, 2023), heightening the risk across platforms. The implementation process was highly customized to meet CROP's needs, streamlining password management for their team and ensuring compliance with internal security policies.

"I would recommend Uniqkey for its ease of use, compliance, and overall customer support."

Sigurd Felix
IT Manager at CROP

Fact box: Cybersecurity insights

  • Non-SSO Services: 75% of companies using SSO still rely on additional services that lack SSO compatibility, increasing the need for secure password management (Gartner, 2022).
  • Duplicate Passwords: 73% of employees tend to reuse passwords, heightening organizational risk (Ponemon Institute, 2023).
  • Password-Related Breaches: On average, a password-related breach costs mid-sized companies in Europe approximately €3 million (European Cybersecurity Organization, 2023).

The result - Impact on day-to-day operations

While the transition to stronger password management introduced necessary security protocols like Two-Factor Authentication (2FA), the automation features provided by Uniqkey mitigated the user burden. "The automatic insertion of One-Time Passwords (OTP) has significantly reduced the hassle of 2FA for users," noted Felix, a feature particularly helpful in securing CROP’s critical systems without compromising productivity.

The result - Website fast-fix & enhanced security & control

Another key benefit of Uniqkey is its ability to adapt to CROP’s changing needs. "If a website is incompatible with automatic login, users can easily submit it through the platform, and Uniqkey fixes the issue for all users quickly,” highlighted Felix. This responsive customer support has significantly improved the team's user experience compared to previous solutions. From an organizational perspective, Uniqkey's strong security framework, built on encryption and a mobile-first approach, has proven invaluable. The combination of browser plugins, mobile integration, and geofencing capabilities provides robust security, giving CROP confidence in the overall safety of their password management system. With a recent study estimating the average cost of a password-related breach for mid-sized companies in Europe at approximately €3 million (European Cybersecurity Organization, 2023), this robust protection offers substantial value. “I’d rate Uniqkey's security at an 8 out of 10,” Felix concluded.

Why CROP recommends Uniqkey

Beyond its security features, CROP appreciates Uniqkey's flexibility across devices, including mobile, and its seamless integration with Entra ID. For a firm managing sensitive data, Uniqkey offers a simple, functional, and secure solution that fits within European data privacy frameworks.

Three reasons why CROP chose Uniqkey. CROP enhances cybersecurity with Uniqkey's password management solution.

  • Easy to use in a busy day.
  • Makes 2FA adoption effortless.
  • Requires minimal administration.