Client Challenges

ZeppSec faced several critical challenges prior to our intervention:

  • Centralized Log Forwarding

    The complexity of centralizing log forwarding across multiple services using Terraform code was a significant obstacle.

  • Networking Across Multiple AWS Accounts

    Providing centralized networking solutions for their customers was a complex task, exacerbated by the need to manage multiple AWS accounts.

  • Centralized Management of Multiple Accounts

    Implementing a centralized management system for multiple AWS accounts proved to be a daunting challenge.

Objectives

ZeppSec aimed to achieve the following goals through our solutions:

Enhance Terraform Codebase

Maintain and enhance the extensive Terraform codebase to deliver solutions precisely tailored to meet client specifications.

Research and Development

Conduct comprehensive research and development on services intended for future implementation using Terraform, and develop detailed,reusable modules for each service.

Scalable Networking Solution

Assist in implementing a robust and scalable networking solution on the cloud to ensure seamless integration and optimal performance of their services.

Solutions Provided

Our comprehensive solutions included

  • Centralized AWS Management

    Implemented centralized management of multiple AWS accounts with cohesive controls using AWS Control Tower and AWS Config.

  • Infrastructure Orchestration

    Orchestrated infrastructure tasks using Terraform to integrate AWS GuardDuty and Security Hub findings into a centralized S3 bucket via CloudWatch and other security-related services for centralized auditing.

  • Customized Terraform Modules

    Designed and developed intricate Terraform modules customized for various AWS services (e.g., EC2, VPC, CloudWatch, VPC flow logs, Kinesis Firehose, CloudWatch log groups, S3 buckets) to implement centralized logging solutions.

  • Azure Service Modules

    Designed and developed Terraform modules for various Azure services (e.g., Azure Backup Vaults, Azure Recovery Service Vault, Azure VM, Azure Files, Azure Storage Account, VNet).

Implementation

Several challenges were encountered during implementation

1

Networking Solution

Significant challenges arose in implementing a centralized networking solution that matched the existing topology. The setup of a Palo Alto firewall for centralized networking was crucial to effectively inspect traffic.

2

Azure Backup Solutions

Choosing the appropriate backup service to meet business requirements was a significant challenge during the implementation of Azure backup solutions.

Results and Impact

Our solutions delivered measurable impact

01

Centralized Multi-Account Management

Implemented a centralized solution for multi-account setup, adhering to AWS best practices, and enhancing overall efficiency and security in managing accounts.

02

Improved Disaster Recovery

Enhanced the overall disaster recovery strategy by implementing a robust backup strategy for their workload.

Future Outlook

We continue to support ZeppSec by providing

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Ongoing Networking and Security Solutions

Continued support for implementing networking and security solutions for their customers in a multi-cloud environment

Conclusion

The case study of ZeppSec highlights several key takeaways

Best Practices in Multi-Account Management

Learned to implement industry best practices for managing multiple AWS accounts using Terraform.

Cloud Networking Solutions

Gained valuable insights into setting up networking solutions for cloud infrastructure.



Our experience with ZeppSec reinforces the importance of tailored, innovative solutions to meet unique client challenges. These learnings will be instrumental in guiding future projects, ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality, effective solutions for our clients.