CASE STUDY
Enhancing Cloud Security Compliance for a
Leading Cloud Security Company
Challenge
A leading cloud security company specializing in protecting cloud infrastructure and ensuring compliance with industry standards was going through the following challenges:
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Compliance: The client needed to ensure their cloud infrastructure adhered to the Center for Internet Security (CIS) standards.
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Complexity: The client had extensive AWS resources managed through Terraform scripts, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, and Lambda.
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Automation: There was a requirement to automate the detection and remediation of non-compliant security controls across their AWS environment.
Solution
Xponentium implemented a comprehensive solution to address the client’s challenges with the following key components:
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·Comprehensive Assessment and Migration Strategy formulation:
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Conducted a thorough assessment of existing infra, applications, and dependencies.
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Identified critical applications and workloads suitable for cloud migration.
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Developed a detailed migration strategy leveraging AWS services, focusing on minimal disruption and optimal resource utilization.
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Utilized Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and repeatable deployments.
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Migration Execution, Training and Support:
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Executed migration in phases to minimize downtime and ensure business continuity.
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Ensured seamless transfer of applications without altering their existing architecture.
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Implemented serverless architectures where applicable to enhance performance and reduce costs.
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Provided extensive training sessions and support for the client's IT team on managing and optimizing the new cloud environment. Ensure smooth post-migration operations.
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Xponentium Impact
Xponentium was able to make the following impact through this project:
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Compliance:
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Achieved 95% compliance with CIS standards within the first three months.
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Reduced time to identify and remediate compliance issues by 70%.
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Efficiency:
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Decreased manual intervention by 80% due to automation.
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Enabled security team to focus on strategic initiatives by automating routine tasks
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Cost Savings:
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Reduced operational costs associated with manual compliance checks and remediations by 50%.
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Minimized potential financial and reputational risks associated with non-compliance.
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Scalability:
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Provided a scalable solution that could adapt to the client’s expanding AWS infrastructure.
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Enhanced the client’s capability to manage and secure a growing number of AWS resources efficiently.
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