An Online Event Management Company partners with Cloudaliv to improve its cloud operations and security posture.
Summary
As an online event management company, we are always looking for ways to improve our security posture and make sure our customer data is safe. Recently, we partnered with Cloudaliv to implement AWS best practices for security in our environment. This case study will highlight the steps we took to improve our security and how partnering with Cloudaliv has helped us better protect our customers’ data.
About the Client
Online Event Management Company is a content management, webcasting, and production platform that helps companies to streamline the process of managing their online events and make them more effective.
The Challenge
Online Event Management Company knew that securing any system was crucial. They wanted to make sure their existing AWS environment was up to industry standards, identify any vulnerabilities they may have, and ensure they had a process in place to maintain continuous compliance.
The Solution
Cloudaliv evaluated Client’s cloud infrastructure and identified key gaps that needed to be addressed. Cloudaliv remedied these issues and implemented measures to mitigate future risks, implementing governance throughout the organization for improved security. In this case, the company was able to make its infrastructure even more secure by leveraging AWS best practices, such as automating and securing against breaches.
Cloudaliv then stepped in to continue the implementation of security controls and policies, including access control and identity management, as well as monitoring for malicious activity. The organization was also able to leverage Cloudaliv’s expertise with industry-leading technologies such as GuardDuty, WAF, and Config. These services enabled the Client to detect potential threats before they occur and take preventive action against them. Moreover, Cloudaliv worked with the company to build a secure DevOps pipeline that included continuous monitoring of its cloud environment, allowing it to quickly identify any vulnerabilities or misconfigurations. In addition, the team provided recommendations on hardening their applications by implementing strong authentication methods such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or Single Sign On (SSO). All these measures allowed the Client to protect itself from data breaches while avoiding unnecessary complexity in their operations.
The Outcome
As a result of implementing the AWS security best practices, the online event management company has seen a significant reduction in the number of security incidents. There have been no reported data breaches or other major security incidents since implementing the new security measures. The company’s IT team is now able to focus on more strategic initiatives, rather than fire-fighting security issues. Overall, the company is very happy with the improved security posture and would recommend other organizations to consider similar measures.
A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform's AWS DMS Success Story: Seamless Database Migration
Summary
This case study showcases A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform’s journey through a database migration process and the successful execution of a near real-time migration strategy. A prominent provider of secure ticket transfer services embarked on this migration to AWS with the help ofCloudaliv.
About the client
A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform is a trusted platform committed to providing secure ticket transfer services designed exclusively for fans. Our top priorities are user safety and convenient
ticket transactions, delivering a seamless and trustworthy experience to all users. Join TicketRef to bid farewell to scalpers and excessive fees, and enjoy hassle-free ticket transfers at fair prices.
The Challenge
A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform previously relied on Digital Ocean's cloud infrastructure, including a live Postgres database, to manage their ticketing operations. However, recognizing the need for enhanced scalability and additional services, the organization strategically opted to migrate to AWS. The primary challenge was executing a near real-time database migration with minimal disruption to ongoing transactions while ensuring the integrity and consistency of their data. This transition marked a pivotal moment in A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform's journey, as they aimed to leverage AWS's robust capabilities to further enhance their ticket transfer services, guaranteeing a secure and seamless experience for their users.
The Solution
A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform partnered with Cloudaliv, who recommended harnessing the AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) for a seamless and efficient migration. AWS DMS simplifies the process of migrating data between various database platforms, whether cloud-hosted or on-premises, with minimal downtime and minimal impact on the source system. It facilitates real-time data replication, guaranteeing near real-time synchronization between the source and target databases.
Following a thorough analysis of usage patterns, data, and transactions on the primary database, the team selected a dms.r5.large replication instance type equipped with a 100GB disk. To ensure accessibility, they established a network connection between the source and instance and configured the instance to be publicly accessible with stringent firewall rules. Achieving near real-time data migration involved configuring DMS tasks thatleveraged the "Change Data Capture" (CDC) technique, capturing changes in progress from
the source database. This technique relies on reading the transaction logs and replicating them to the destination.
Amazon Aurora was chosen as the migration destination due to its high data availability, cost-effectiveness, and reliability. Source and destination endpoints were configured with the Digital Ocean DB endpoint and Amazon Aurora, respectively. As a preparatory step, a staging environment closely resembling the production system was set up. A trial migration was conducted, enabling the team to test the migration process, identify potential issues, and optimize performance before proceeding with the production database migration. A plan was also formulated to migrate components not supported by AWS DMS, such as scheduled jobs and users.
To ensure optimal performance, the team implemented performance tracking and vigilantly monitored potential impacts. Throttling techniques were applied to regulate the workload during the DMS replication task, mitigating strain on the production system and maintaining acceptable performance parameters.
Results
This achievement not only enhanced their operational efficiency but also strengthened their position as a reliable and secure ticket transfer platform. The seamless migration underscored their commitment to providing uninterrupted services to their users, ensuring that fans could continue to enjoy hassle-free ticket transactions with confidence. AWS DMS, coupled with the expertise of the Cloudaliv team, not only met but exceeded their expectations, setting a high standard for data migration and system optimization in the industry. As a result, A Prominent Secure Ticket Transfer Platform is now better equipped to adapt to evolving user needs and provide an even more secure and reliable ticketing experience.
