About Customer
Saudi FMCG
Our client, a mid-sized enterprise in the MENA region, operated multiple business-critical Windows servers including SAP systems and Active Directory infrastructure. With growing security concerns and the need for enhanced scalability, they sought a trusted AWS partner to migrate their sensitive workloads to the cloud while maintaining the highest security standards and operational continuity.
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Cloud Consultancy
Unmatched due to SUDO’s wide knowledge and experience with the top three public cloud providers: AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud, we provide cloud solutions that work uniquely in line with your business model. With our experienced professionals based in Dubai, UAE you’ll be able to gain deep insights into critical trends and opportunities in cloud technologies, access real-time data analytics, and modernize your entire infrastructure.
The Challenge
Security-Critical Migration Complexity
Migrating business-critical Windows servers including SAP and Active Directory while maintaining zero downtime and regulatory compliance.
Infrastructure Security Architecture
Establishing secure network architecture with Application Load Balancers and FortiGate firewall integration without creating vulnerabilities.
Continuous Security Monitoring
Implementing robust threat detection and monitoring capabilities throughout the migration process and beyond.
Why Choose SUDO for DevOps?
As an Advanced Tier AWS Partner with specialized resilience and DevOps competencies, SUDO Consultants brought unparalleled expertise in secure cloud migrations. Our proven track record in handling complex enterprise migrations, combined with our deep understanding of AWS security best practices and compliance requirements, made us the ideal partner. Our security-first approach and commitment to zero-downtime migrations aligned perfectly with the client’s critical business requirements.
The Solution
SUDO Consultants implemented a comprehensive security-first migration strategy that prioritized data protection, compliance, and operational continuity. Our approach combined AWS native security services with enterprise-grade security solutions to create a robust and scalable infrastructure.
End-to-End Encryption Strategy: Implemented encryption at rest and in transit for all migrated data, ensuring complete data protection throughout the migration process.
Identity and Access Management (IAM) Implementation: Deployed least-privilege access controls for all users and services, minimizing security exposure and ensuring granular access control.
Advanced Network Security Architecture: Configured VPC peering, Network Access Control Lists (NACLs), and security groups to create multiple layers of protection within private subnets.
FortiGate Firewall Optimization: Applied principle of least access in firewall policies, ensuring only authorized traffic flow between private and public subnets.
Continuous Threat Monitoring: Enabled AWS GuardDuty for real-time anomaly detection and threat monitoring throughout the migration and post-deployment phases.
Secure Load Balancing: Configured Application Load Balancer with SSL/TLS encryption to maintain data confidentiality and integrity for all server communications.
AWS FSx Integration: Implemented secure file server solutions with appropriate access controls and minimized attack vectors
Results & Benefits
The migration delivered exceptional results, transforming the client’s infrastructure into a highly secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environment. The client achieved enhanced security posture with industry-standard compliance, while experiencing zero downtime during the migration process. The implementation of GuardDuty provided centralized, automated threat detection with real-time security alerts, significantly reducing incident response times. The new AWS infrastructure offers improved scalability and flexibility for future growth, while the comprehensive security measures including FortiGate firewalls, ALB security settings, and IAM policies have substantially reduced the risk of data breaches and unauthorized access, creating a robust foundation for the client’s digital transformation journey.
Key Results and Benefits:
Zero Downtime Migration: Achieved seamless migration of critical systems without operational disruption.
Enhanced Security Compliance: Met all industry-standard security practices and regulatory requirements.
Real-Time Threat Detection: Implemented continuous monitoring with automated alert systems.
Improved Scalability: Enabled flexible, scalable infrastructure ready for future business growth.
Reduced Security Risk: Significantly minimized potential for data breaches and unauthorized access.
Optimized Performance: Maintained high availability while enhancing overall system resilience.
