Problem Statement:
A home inspection company in North America struggles with managing vulnerabilities in legacy and next-gen web applications, as well as infrastructure security, resource optimization, and cost management. Handling significant PII details, these issues expose the company to data breaches, compliance challenges, and operational disruptions, necessitating a robust security strategy and comprehensive cloud management solution.
Solution Overview:
The home inspection company addresses its challenges by implementing AWS Trusted Advisor and Pentest tools. AWS Trusted Advisor provides real-time insights into security configurations, resource optimization, and cost management, ensuring compliance and identifying vulnerabilities. Pentest tools perform regular and ad-hoc scans, including web application and network scanning, to detect security weaknesses in legacy and next-gen applications. Prompt remediation and best practices prevent data breaches and operational disruptions, enhancing overall security.
Tech Stack Leveraged:
The tech stack for AWS Trusted Advisor includes AWS Trusted Advisor for resource analysis, AWS CloudTrail for logging, AWS Config for configuration monitoring, and AWS CloudWatch for real-time monitoring, ensuring robust security and efficient resource management. For the WASA solution, the stack consists of Pentest tools for web and network scanning, SonarQube for static analysis, and CI/CD systems for effective vulnerability identification, remediation, and monitoring.
Benefits Delivered:
AWS Trusted Advisor offers improved compliance, optimal resource usage, and a 10% infrastructure cost reduction over six months. It provides real-time insights and identifies vulnerabilities, enhancing security and operational efficiency for managing PII data. Using Pentest tools benefits the company by reducing 100% of high-risk vulnerabilities in next-gen applications and 90% in legacy systems, ensuring robust security, compliance, and minimizing the risk of data breaches and operational disruptions.
