AWS & Azure Cloud Assessment
Our client significantly enhanced their cloud infrastructure's security posture, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
Cloud Assessment
Azure, AWS
Client challenge
Our client operates in a complex hybrid environment, leveraging on-premises servers alongside cloud platforms Azure and AWS. This infrastructure supports multiple development teams and hosts a variety of operational services.
The technology landscape is diverse:
• Azure hosts client-facing application environments and development platforms, primarily running monolithic applications on virtual machines.
• AWS houses both development and production environments, with microservices deployed on Kubernetes clusters.
This intricate setup, developed by various teams, has led to a critical concern: ensuring the entire infrastructure adheres to industry-leading best practices in security, performance, and resource optimization.
Solution delivered
Our expertise lies in addressing these challenges. We specialize in transforming complex, multi-team infrastructures into streamlined, secure, and efficient systems. By aligning diverse environments with best practices, we help drive our clients' business success in today's demanding technological landscape.
A comprehensive Cloud Assessment encompasses a range of critical tasks designed to enhance your cloud infrastructure's security, efficiency, and compliance:
1.Network Infrastructure Analysis:
• Detailed review of VPC connections and configurations
• Thorough examination of subnet permissions and Network Security Groups (NSGs)
• Evaluation of DNS configurations for optimal performance and security
2. Data Protection Evaluation:
• Verification of proper encryption for system disks
• Assessment of data-at-rest and data-in-transit encryption protocols
3. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Audit:
• Review of identity management practices
• Evaluation of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies
• Analysis of key rotation procedures • Identification and management of inactive user accounts
4. System Optimization and Maintenance:
• Ensure all software versions are up-to-date and patched
• Evaluate proper sizing for instances under use to optimize performance and cost
Our Cloud Assessment not only identifies potential vulnerabilities but also provides actionable recommendations to fortify your cloud environment. By conducting this thorough evaluation, we help ensure your cloud infrastructure adheres to industry best practices, enhancing overall security posture, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
In addition to the core analysis, our Cloud Assessment extends to cover a comprehensive review of client-specific resources, including:
Specialized Resource Evaluation:
• Database performance and security audits
• Kubernetes cluster configuration and scalability assessments
• Serverless container instance optimization
• Function app efficiency and integration checks
• Analysis of other client-specific cloud services and resources
This tailored approach ensures that every aspect of your unique cloud ecosystem is thoroughly examined. We evaluate each component for security, performance, cost-efficiency, and adherence to best practices, providing you with a holistic view of your cloud infrastructure's health and potential areas for improvement
Business Results
Upon completion of our comprehensive Cloud Assessment, we deliver a detailed report that includes:
1.Executive Summary
• A high-level overview of key findings and recommendations.
2. Detailed Analysis
• Comprehensive list of identified issues
• Potential risks and their impact on your business
• Prioritized action items
3. Strategic Recommendations
• Multiple tailored strategies to address each issue
• Proposed improvements for overall environment optimization
• Cost-benefit analysis for each recommended solution
4. Implementation Roadmap
• Estimated timelines for our team to implement proposed solutions
• Phased approach for minimal disruption to your operations
Our strategic recommendations may encompass:
• Fine-tuning existing configurations
• Integrating additional services within your current cloud provider
• Implementing external solutions for enhanced functionality
• Replacing resources when necessary for optimal performance and security
This actionable report empowers you to make informed decisions about your cloud infrastructure, balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals. Our team stands ready to guide you through the implementation process, ensuring a smooth transition to an optimized, secure, and efficient cloud environment.
To illustrate the value of our Cloud Assessment, here are key recommendations from a recent client engagement:
1. Security and Governance Enhancement
• Implement AWS Organizations to improve account management
• Separate development and production environments into distinct accounts, mitigating potential attack impacts
2. Network Optimization
• Segregate DNS resolution for external and internal applications into separate Hosted Zones, preventing information leakage about internal resources
3. Kubernetes Modernization
• Update Kubernetes version to avoid additional costs associated with extended support for older versions
• Integrate appropriate controllers into K8s clusters for automatic provisioning of:
• DNS records • Load balancers • Autoscaling groups
4. DevOps Security Enhancement
• Implement pre-commit hooks in code repositories to prevent sensitive information from being committed
5. Cost Optimization
• Right-size virtual machines by reducing instance sizes where appropriate
• Transition from pay-as-you-go to Reserved VM Instances for long-term cost savings
These tailored recommendations demonstrate our comprehensive approach, addressing security, performance, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence. By implementing these strategies, our client significantly enhanced their cloud infrastructure's security posture, operational efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.