Cloudfront

Web Application Penetration Testing

Accelerate, Secure, and Scale Content with AWS CloudFront

An employee engagement provider specializing in employee research and surveys experienced several challenges as its user base expanded rapidly. The primary issues included:
  • High Latency: Customers from distant regions were facing slow page load times.
  • Poor User Experience: Slow loading for product demonstrations and lag in search functionality.
  • Traffic Spikes: High number of user events caused unpredictable traffic surges, leading to performance bottlenecks and increased server costs.
  • Security Concerns: The site was subject to malicious traffic and attempted attacks from various regions.

THE CHALLENGE

  • Global Latency: The Application servers were located in a single region. This caused high latency for users in far-off regions (e.g., Europe, Asia-Pacific users accessing U.S.-based server).
  • Scalability Issues: High traffic during flash sales and promotional events often led to slowdowns or server crashes.
  • Content Delivery: Product videos and large images were taking too long to load for international users, leading to cart abandonment and lost revenue.
  • Security Risks: The company faced a growing number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks and attempted web exploits.

Ryval-X Solution:

Ryval-X implemented AWS CloudFront as the primary solution for improving content delivery and enhancing site security. We deployed the solution in conjunction with other AWS services, such as Amazon S3 and AWS WAF.

Solution Architecture:

Global Content Delivery:

  • Ryval-X integrated CloudFront with their S3 buckets (used to store static assets like images, videos, and survey documentation).
  • CloudFront’s global edge locations ensured that cached content, such as product images and videos, was served from locations closest to the end-users, minimizing latency.
  • By using a Web Distribution setup, dynamic content from the customer API and search functionality was also routed through CloudFront, optimizing delivery with faster round-trip times.

Dynamic Content Acceleration:

  • For search functionality and real-time updates, CloudFront leveraged origin caching and Lambda@Edge to cache dynamic responses at the edge based on user region.
  • This improved the speed of API responses and reduced load on the origin servers.
  • Lambda@Edge functions were used to personalize content for users, such as serving localized promotions and customizing headers based on the user’s location.

Scalability and Traffic Management:

  • CloudFront’s ability to scale automatically with demand allowed the customer to handle sudden traffic spikes during promotional campaigns without any performance degradation.
  • The company no longer needed to over-provision its backend infrastructure, reducing server costs while ensuring consistent performance during high-traffic periods.

Security Enhancements:

  • AWS Shield Standard was enabled to provide DDoS protection, helping to mitigate volumetric attacks that could potentially overwhelm the site.
  • AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall) was configured with CloudFront to filter out malicious traffic based on IP reputation, SQL injection patterns, and cross-site scripting attempts.
  • Geo-Blocking was set up using CloudFront to restrict access from certain regions known for generating malicious traffic, further securing the platform.
  • Signed URLs and Cookies were utilized for premium content delivery, ensuring that only authenticated users could access restricted content like high-resolution product demos.

What customer achieved:

1. Reduced Latency by 60%

After implementing CloudFront, global users experienced a significant reduction in latency. The average page load time for users outside the U.S. dropped by 60%, leading to improved user experience and higher engagement rates.

2. Cost Efficiency

By offloading traffic to CloudFront’s edge locations, the customer reduced the load on its origin servers, leading to a 30% reduction in infrastructure costs. They no longer needed overprovisioning the infra resources for traffic spikes.

3. Improved Scalability

CloudFront’s auto-scaling features allowed the customer to seamlessly handle high-traffic periods during surveys without downtime or slowdowns. The platform successfully managed a 300% spike in traffic without any performance issues.

4. Enhanced Security

AWS Shield and AWS WAF, combined with CloudFront, drastically reduced the impact of DDoS attacks and blocked thousands of malicious requests daily. The customer saw a 95% decrease in the volume of successful attacks.

5. Faster Content Delivery

Caching product images, CSS, and JavaScript files at CloudFront’s edge locations sped up the load times for all static content. Video buffering was minimized, improving user retention and reducing cart abandonment.

Key Metrics Before and After CloudFront:

Metric
Before CloudFront
After CloudFront
Average Page Load Time
3.5 seconds
1.4 seconds
Global User Latency
High (2-4 seconds)
Reduced by 60%
Server Downtime During Sales
Frequent during spikes
None
Infrastructure Cost
High provisioning
Reduced by 30%
DDoS Attacks
High provisioning
Effectively mitigated

Key Learnings:

  • Optimize Cache Invalidation: Efficient cache invalidation strategies were critical for ensuring that users received up-to-date content without increasing the load on the origin servers.
  • Leverage Lambda@Edge: Personalizing content at the edge using Lambda@Edge allowed the company to improve user experience without having to significantly increase backend complexity.
  • Integrate WAF Early: Enabling AWS WAF from the start was crucial in preventing malicious requests and protecting the platform from web-based exploits.

Conclusion:

By implementing AWS CloudFront, Ryval-X significantly improved the performance and security of its customer survey platform. The company was able to provide a better user experience through faster content delivery, enhance site security, and reduce costs by offloading traffic to edge locations and reducing the load on the origin infrastructure.

This implementation allowed the customer to scale efficiently with growing user demand, maintain high availability during traffic surges, and protect itself from security threats.

Aws System Manager

AWS System Manager

Ryval-X achieves AWS Service Delivery Designation for AWS Systems Manager

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We are thrilled to announce that Ryval-X has achieved the AWS Service Delivery Program designation for AWS Systems Manager. This significant milestone was earned after passing a rigorous technical validation conducted by AWS Partner Solutions Architects, who are experts in AWS Lambda. They thoroughly tested our case studies and architecture models, ensuring that all best practices were meticulously implemented.

Our team is dedicated to helping organizations of any size redesign their legacy applications or release new ones by leveraging AWS Systems Manager and other serverless services. By doing so, we make applications easier to scale and faster to develop, fostering innovation.

What our AWS Systems Manager Service Delivery Achievement means for our Customers

Our recent AWS Service Delivery designation for AWS Systems Manager brings several benefits to our customers:

1. Expertise and Reliability

  • High Standards of Service: Earning the AWS Systems Manager Service Delivery Achievement demonstrates that Ryval-X has met the rigorous technical and customer satisfaction standards set by AWS. This gives our customers confidence that they are working with a partner who has proven expertise in AWS Systems Manager.
  • Consistent and Reliable Delivery:Our customers trust that the solutions and services provided by Ryval-X that are consistently delivered to high standards, ensuring reliability and efficiency in managing and automating their AWS infrastructure.

2.Optimized Operations

  • Efficient Infrastructure Management: With AWS Systems Manager, we help our customers to automate routine tasks, streamline operations, and manage their infrastructure more effectively. This leads to reduced operational overhead and improved performance.
  • Enhanced Security and Compliance:AWS Systems Manager provides tools for managing system configurations, patching, and enforcing compliance policies. Our achievement assures customers that their environments are being managed securely and in accordance with best practices.

3.Tailored Solutions

  • Customized Management Solutions:This achievement highlights our ability to deliver customized solutions that leverage AWS Systems Manager’s capabilities, tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer. This ensures that our customers get the most value from their AWS investments.
  • Scalable Solutions:Customers will benefit from scalable solutions that grow with their business. AWS Systems Manager allows for flexible management across various environments, making it easier to scale operations without compromising on control or visibility.

4.Cost Efficiency

  • Optimized Resource Utilization:Our expertise in AWS Systems Manager enables customers to optimize resource utilization, leading to potential cost savings. Automated processes reduce the need for manual intervention, minimizing the risk of human error and unnecessary expenses.
  • Cost-effective Solutions:The ability to efficiently manage AWS resources means that customers can focus on innovation and business growth, knowing that their operational costs are under control.

5. Innovative Edge

  • Continuous Improvement:Achieving this recognition positions Ryval-X as an innovator in cloud management services. Our customers can expect continuous improvement and access to the latest AWS innovations through your partnership.
  • Competitive Advantage:As a customer, working with a partner like Ryval-X who holds this achievement provides a competitive advantage. They can leverage advanced AWS tools and services to stay ahead in their respective industries.

What is AWS Systems Manager

AWS Systems Manager is a comprehensive management service that enables customers to view and control the infrastructure on AWS. It provides a unified user interface to manage your AWS resources, including EC2 instances, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and more, across different AWS regions and accounts. Here’s a more detailed overview of what AWS Systems Manager offers:

1. Centralized Resource Management

  • Resource Groups: AWS Systems Manager allows you to organize and manage resources by grouping them together. This is particularly useful for managing resources that share a common lifecycle or that are part of a specific application.

2. Operational Insights

  • Dashboard:The service provides a centralized dashboard that gives you visibility into operational data across your AWS environment. This includes real-time information on resource health, compliance, and configuration.
  • Explorer:AWS Systems Manager Explorer offers a customizable operations dashboard that helps you understand and resolve operational issues.

3. Automation and Task Management

  • Run Command:You can automate the execution of commands on your instances at scale, without the need for SSH or RDP. This is useful for tasks like patch management, software updates, and other maintenance activities.
  • Automation: This feature allows you to automate complex operational tasks such as creating backups, cleaning up unused resources, or restarting services across multiple AWS accounts and regions.
  • State Manager: You can define and enforce configuration states on your instances. For example, you can ensure that specific software is always installed and running.

4. Patch and Compliance Management

  • Patch Manager:This helps you automate the process of patching your managed instances with security updates. You can define patch baselines, schedule patches, and monitor compliance.
  • Compliance: AWS Systems Manager provides detailed compliance reports for your managed instances, ensuring that they adhere to your desired state configurations.

5. Inventory and Resource Discovery

  • Inventory:AWS Systems Manager collects metadata from your managed instances, such as installed applications, configuration details, and system information. This data can be used for reporting and auditing purposes.
  • AWS Systems Manager Fleet Manager:This feature allows you to manage and interact with your instances from a centralized location, making it easier to perform tasks like file management and troubleshooting.

6. Parameter Store

  • Secrets and Configuration Management:AWS Systems Manager includes a Parameter Store that allows you to store configuration data and secrets (e.g., passwords, database connection strings) securely. These can be referenced in your applications without hardcoding sensitive information.

7. Session Manager

  • Secure Access to Instances:Session Manager allows you to securely access and manage your EC2 instances without needing to open inbound ports, manage SSH keys, or use bastion hosts. It provides an auditable way to interact with instances directly from the AWS Management Console.

8. Cost Management

  • Automation of Cost-related Tasks:By automating operational tasks and managing resources effectively, AWS Systems Manager helps reduce operational costs and improves the cost-efficiency of your cloud environment.

9. Integration with Other AWS Services

  • CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config:AWS Systems Manager integrates with other AWS services like CloudWatch for monitoring, CloudTrail for auditing, and AWS Config for tracking configuration changes. This integration provides a seamless management experience.

Ryval-X Expertise with AWS Systems Manager

Our team has extensive experience and a proven track record in implementing AWS Systems Manager across various use cases, including:

  • Infrastructure Automation:: Automate common operational tasks like patch management, backups, and software deployments.
  • Compliance and Security: Ensure your resources comply with security policies and best practices.
  • Configuration Management: Maintain consistency across your AWS resources by enforcing desired configurations.
  • Troubleshooting and Remediation: Quickly identify and fix issues across your infrastructure using a combination of automation and real-time insights.

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Why Ryval-X

Ryval-X take pride in our strong partnership with AWS, enabling us to deliver exceptional solutions to our clients. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you harness the full potential of AWS and Windows Server, ensuring seamless integration and optimized performance. With a deep understanding of AWS architecture and best practices, we tailor our services to meet your specific needs and requirements. Whether you’re looking to migrate your applications, optimize performance, or implement cost-effective solutions, Ryval-X has the expertise to guide you every step of the way. Trust us to empower your business with cutting-edge technologies on the AWS cloud. 

Streamlining IT Operations with AWS Systems Manager for a Medical SaaS Provider

Streamlining IT Operations with AWS Systems Manager

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A medical SaaS Provider providing remote patient monitoring and tracking solutions manages a complex Cloud environment consisting of numerous workloads like EC2 instances, ECS Clusters, RDS databases, and other AWS services. The provider faced challenges in maintaining system consistency, applying security patches, and managing configurations across their diverse infrastructure.

Objectives:

  • Patch Management: Ensuring all systems were up-to-date with the latest security patches required significant effort.
  • Automation: Lack of automation led to inefficiencies in routine maintenance tasks.
  • Manual Configuration Management: With hundreds of EC2 instances, managing configurations manually was time-consuming and error-prone.
  • Compliance and Auditing: Maintaining compliance with industry standards and auditing configurations was complex.

The Solution:

Ryval-X (AWS Advanced Tier Partner) designed and implemented AWS Systems Manager to address these challenges.

State Manager:
  • State Manager was utilized to ensure that instances remained in a consistent state by applying predefined configurations. Any drift from the desired state was automatically corrected.
  • Configurations for new instances were applied automatically, reducing manual setup time and human errors.
Patch Manager:
  • Patch Manager was configured to automatically scan and install patches across all EC2 instances according to a predefined schedule, ensuring all systems were up-to-date and secure.
  • Custom patch baselines were established to meet specific compliance requirements.
Parameter Store:
  • Parameter Store was used to centrally manage configuration data such as database connection strings, API keys, and other sensitive information. This enabled secure, versioned, and auditable parameter management.
Automation and Run Command:
  • Run Command was used to execute scripts across multiple EC2 instances simultaneously, automating routine maintenance tasks like clearing cache, restarting services, and applying patches.
  • Automation workflows were created for complex processes such as setting up new environments, ensuring consistency and reducing setup time from hours to minutes.
OpsCenter:
  • OpsCenter provided a centralized view of operational issues, integrating with CloudWatch to surface alerts and streamline troubleshooting.
  • Engineers could quickly access relevant information and resolve incidents faster using predefined runbooks.

The Ryval-X Impact:

Enhanced Security:

  • Regular, automated patching ensured that all systems were protected against known vulnerabilities.
  • Centralized management of sensitive configuration data improved security posture.
Improved Efficiency:
  • Automation of routine tasks saved significant time and allowed the IT team to focus on more strategic initiatives.
  • Configuration management and patching became seamless and less error-prone.
Scalability:
  • The ability to manage a large number of instances through a single pane of glass allowed the customer to scale their operations efficiently.
Compliance and Auditing:
  • AWS Systems Manager’s logging and auditing capabilities simplified compliance with industry standards.
  • Automated reports and dashboards provided visibility into the state of the infrastructure.
Reduced Downtime:
  • Proactive maintenance and automated incident response reduced system downtime and improved reliability.

What Customer Realized:

By leveraging AWS Systems Manager, Ryval-X transformed their IT operations, achieving higher efficiency, improved security, and better compliance. The automation and centralized management capabilities provided by AWS Systems Manager enabled the company to manage their cloud infrastructure more effectively, positioning them for continued growth and success in their industry.

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Integrating Windows Server on AWS with Microsoft Entra for a Wind Energy Client

Integrating Windows Server on AWS with Microsoft Entra Domain Services

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A wind energy startup specializing in developing autonomous flight control software manages a complex IT environment with a hybrid cloud infrastructure. They host critical applications and databases on AWS, including SQL Server instances, while using Microsoft Entra Domain Services (formerly Azure Active Directory Domain Services) for identity management. To streamline operations and enhance security, Ryval-X designed and integrated their Ec2/SQL Server instances on AWS with Microsoft Entra Domain Services.

Objectives:

  • Centralized Authentication: Enable SQL Server on AWS to use Microsoft Entra Domain Services for authentication.
  • Enhanced Security: Improve security by leveraging domain-based authentication and group policies.
  • Operational Efficiency: Simplify user management and access control by centralizing authentication.
  • Seamless Integration: Ensure a smooth and reliable integration process without disrupting existing services.

Implementation:

Planning and Preparation:
  • Assessment: Conducted an assessment of the current environment, including the configuration of SQL Server instances on AWS and the setup of Microsoft Entra Domain Services.
  • Requirements: Defined the requirements for network connectivity, security policies, and authentication mechanisms.
Network Configuration:
  • VPN/Direct Connect: Established a secure network connection between AWS and Microsoft Entra Domain Services using AWS Direct Connect or a VPN.
  • VPC Peering: Configured VPC peering to ensure that the AWS VPC hosting SQL Server could communicate with the network where Microsoft Entra Domain Services was hosted.
Domain Joining:
  • Domain Controller Setup: Deployed a domain controller on AWS and configured it to join the Microsoft Entra Domain Services domain.
  • SQL Server Configuration: Configured SQL Server instances on AWS to join the Microsoft Entra Domain Services domain. This involved updating DNS settings and configuring the SQL Server to use domain authentication.
Authentication and Authorization:
  • Windows Authentication: Enabled Windows Authentication for SQL Server instances, allowing users to authenticate using their Microsoft Entra Domain Services credentials.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Implemented RBAC policies to manage user permissions and access levels based on their domain roles and groups.
Testing and Validation:
  • Connectivity Testing: Verified network connectivity between AWS and Microsoft Entra Domain Services.
  • Authentication Testing: Tested domain-based authentication for SQL Server to ensure users could log in using their Microsoft Entra credentials.
  • Security Testing: Conducted security testing to verify that the integration adhered to GlobalTech’s security policies and standards.
Monitoring and Maintenance:
  • Monitoring: Set up monitoring tools to track authentication requests, login attempts, and network connectivity.
  • Maintenance: Established procedures for regular maintenance, including updates to domain controllers, SQL Server instances, and security policies.

Results:

Centralized Authentication:
  • SQL Server instances on AWS successfully used Microsoft Entra Domain Services for authentication, centralizing user management and access control.
Enhanced Security:
  • Leveraging domain-based authentication improved security by enforcing consistent policies and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.
Seamless Integration:
  • The integration was completed without disrupting existing services, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity of operations.

The Ryval-X Impact:

Improved Security Posture:
  • Enhanced security through centralized authentication and consistent application of security policies.
  • Reduced risk of credential compromise by using strong domain authentication mechanisms.
Simplified User Management:
  • Reduced complexity in managing separate authentication systems.
  • Improved auditability and compliance by centralizing authentication logs and policies.
Operational Efficiency:
  • Streamlined user provisioning and deprovisioning processes, reducing the administrative burden.
  • Improved user experience by allowing single sign-on (SSO) capabilities across different environments.
Scalability:
  • The solution provided a scalable authentication framework that could grow with GlobalTech’s expanding cloud infrastructure.

What Customer Realized:

By integrating SQL Server instances on AWS with Microsoft Entra Domain Services, the energy startup achieved a more secure, efficient, and scalable authentication framework. This integration not only enhanced security and operational efficiency but also streamlined user management and improved the overall user experience. The successful implementation serves as a model for other organizations looking to integrate cloud-based databases with centralized identity management solutions.

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Boosting Customer Engagement with AWS Pinpoint for a SaaS Startup

Boosting Customer Engagement with AWS Pinpoint

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A Sports Picking startup, wanted to implement and enhance its user engagement  through personalized email campaigns after they register to the app. They aimed to increase user retention, promote tournament updates, and keep them engaged with the app. To achieve these goals, Ryval-X used AWS Pinpoint, a flexible and scalable outbound and inbound marketing communications service.

Objectives:

  • Increase Customer Retention: Engage existing customers with personalized offers and content.
  • Improve Campaign Efficiency: Utilize automation and data-driven strategies to enhance campaign effectiveness.
  • Promote Special Offers: Inform customers about discounts, promotions, and new products.
  • Drive Traffic: Increase website visits through targeted email campaigns.

The Transformation:

Data Integration:
  • User Data Collection: Integrated the app existing user database with AWS Pinpoint to collect user data, including email addresses, profile attributes.
  • Segmentation: Segmented users into various groups based on demographics, subscription and engagement levels.
Campaign Design:
  • Personalization: Created personalized email templates using AWS Pinpoint’s content creation tools. Emails were tailored based on user preferences.
  • A/B Testing: Designed different versions of email content and subject lines to test which variants performed better.
Automation and Scheduling:
  • Journey Builder: Used AWS Pinpoint’s journey builder to automate email campaigns. Created automated workflows that triggered emails based on user actions.
  • Scheduling: Scheduled campaigns to be sent at optimal times, considering user time zones and engagement patterns.
Analytics and Monitoring:
  • Real-Time Metrics: Monitored campaign performance in real-time using AWS Pinpoint’s built-in analytics dashboard. Tracked key metrics such as open rates, click-through rates, and conversion rates.
  • Feedback Loop: Collected feedback and responses from users to refine and improve future campaigns.

The Ryval-X Impact:

Increased Engagement:
  • Open Rates: The personalized email campaigns achieved a 25% higher open rate compared to generic emails.
  • Click-Through Rates: Click-through rates increased by 30%, driving more traffic to the app.
Improved Retention:
  • Repeat Purchases: Users who received tournament updates were 20% more likely to be subscribed users
Enhanced Efficiency:
  • Automation: Automating email workflows saved the dev team significant time, allowing them to focus on strategy and creative tasks.
  • A/B Testing Insights: The A/B testing provided valuable insights into customer preferences, helping to refine future campaigns.
Revenue Growth:
  • Increased Sales: The promotions and special offers communicated through the campaigns resulted in a 15% increase in overall sales.
  • Higher Average Order Value: Personalized recommendations encouraged customers to purchase additional items, increasing the average order value by 10%.

What Customer Realized:

By leveraging AWS Pinpoint, the Startup successfully enhanced their user engagement and achieved their marketing objectives. The ability to create personalized, automated, and data-driven email campaigns not only improved user retention but also drove significant revenue growth. The insights gained from analytics and A/B testing allowed them to continuously optimize their strategies, ensuring ongoing success in their email marketing efforts.

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Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration testing for a SaaS Rewards Platform customer

Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration testing for a SaaS Rewards Platform customer

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A startup SaaS provider specializes in providing end-to-end reward experience to employees, colleagues and customers. Given the sensitivity of the data they handle, ensuring the security of their web application is paramount. To identify vulnerabilities and enhance their security posture, the provider engaged Ryval-X (an AWS Advanced Partner) to conduct a comprehensive penetration test of their web application.

THE CHALLENGE

  • Identify Vulnerabilities: Uncover potential security weaknesses in the web application.
  • Assess Impact: Evaluate the potential impact of discovered vulnerabilities on the business.
  • Enhance Security: Provide recommendations to mitigate identified risks.
  • Compliance: Ensure the web application meets industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Scope:

  • The penetration test focused on the provider’s SaaS platform, which included features such as user authentication, fund transfers, account management, and transaction history.
  • Both authenticated and unauthenticated access points were tested.
  • The testing was conducted in a non-production environment to avoid disrupting live services.

Ryval-X Methodology:

Ryval-X penetration test process followed a structured approach based on the OWASP Testing Guide: Information Gathering:
  • The penetration test focused on the provider’s SaaS platform, which included features such as user authentication, fund transfers, account management, and transaction history.
  • Both authenticated and unauthenticated access points were tested.
  • The testing was conducted in a non-production environment to avoid disrupting live services.
Identity Management Testing:
  • User authentication mechanisms were tested for vulnerabilities, such as weak passwords, lack of multi-factor authentication (MFA), and password reset flaws.
  • Authorization checks were performed to ensure proper role-based access control.
Authentication Testing:
  • Brute force attacks were attempted to identify weak login credentials.
  • Session management issues, such as session fixation and session hijacking, were tested.
Input Validation Testing:
  • The application was tested for common input validation issues, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF).
  • Automated tools and manual techniques were used to identify injection points and other input-related vulnerabilities.
Client-Side Testing:
  • The client-side code (JavaScript) was reviewed for vulnerabilities.
  • The security of cookies, local storage, and other client-side storage mechanisms was assessed.
Configuration and Deployment Management Testing:
  • The configuration of the web server, application server, and database was reviewed for misconfigurations.
  • SSL/TLS configurations were examined to ensure secure communication.

Our Findings:

Critical:
  • SQL Injection: Identified in the login form, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive data.
  • Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR): Allowed unauthorized users to access other users’ account information.
High:
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Found in the transaction history page, enabling attackers to execute malicious scripts in users’ browsers.
  • Weak Password Policy: Allowed users to set easily guessable passwords, increasing the risk of account compromise.
Medium:
  • Session Management Flaws: Sessions were not properly invalidated upon logout, potentially allowing session hijacking.
  • Missing HTTP Security Headers: Lack of security headers like Content Security Policy (CSP) and X-Content-Type-Options.
Low:
  • Information Disclosure: Error messages revealed sensitive information about the application stack.

Ryval-X Recommendations:

Remediation:
  • Implement parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection.
  • Use secure coding practices to validate and sanitize all user inputs.
  • Enforce strong password policies and implement MFA.
  • Properly manage user sessions and invalidate them upon logout.
  • Add necessary security headers to HTTP responses.
Enhancements:
  • Conduct regular security audits and penetration tests.
  • Provide security training for developers.
  • Establish a vulnerability management program to address and track security issues.
Monitoring and Response:
  • Implement intrusion detection and prevention systems.
  • Set up real-time monitoring and alerting for suspicious activities.

The Ryval-X Impact:

  • The SaaS provider promptly addressed the critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, significantly reducing their risk exposure.
  • The provider implemented the recommended security measures and improved their overall security posture.
  • Regular security assessments were established to maintain a robust security framework.

What Customer Realized:

By conducting a thorough penetration test, the SaaS provider not only identified and mitigated existing vulnerabilities but also strengthened their security practices, ensuring the safety and trust of their customers.

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AWS Service Delivery – Lambda

Ryval-X achieves AWS Service Delivery Designation for AWS Lambda

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We are thrilled to announce that Ryval-X has achieved the AWS Service Delivery Program designation for AWS Lambda. This significant milestone was earned after passing a rigorous technical validation conducted by AWS Partner Solutions Architects, who are experts in AWS Lambda. They thoroughly tested our case studies and architecture models, ensuring that all best practices were meticulously implemented.

Our team is dedicated to helping organizations of any size redesign their legacy applications or release new ones by leveraging AWS Lambda and other serverless services. By doing so, we make applications easier to scale and faster to develop, fostering innovation.

What our AWS Lambda Service Delivery Achievement means for our Customers

As an AWS Lambda Partner, our recent AWS Service Delivery designation for AWS Lambda brings several benefits to our customers:
  • Expertise and Assurance: Our designation signifies that we have met AWS’s high standards and have been validated by AWS Partner Solutions Architects. This assurance of quality gives our customers confidence in our ability to deliver top-notch serverless solutions.
  • Advanced Services and Tools: We provide our customers with advanced services and tools to help build or migrate their solutions to a microservices architecture using serverless computing. This means that customers can focus on developing their applications without worrying about provisioning or managing servers.
  • Scalability and Efficiency: Leveraging AWS Lambda allows applications to automatically scale in response to incoming requests. This ensures that our customers’ applications can handle varying levels of demand efficiently, providing a seamless user experience.
  • Faster Development Cycles: By adopting serverless architecture with AWS Lambda, our customers can benefit from shorter development cycles. This enables faster time-to-market for new features and applications, fostering innovation and keeping them ahead of the competition.
  • Cost Optimization: AWS Lambda’s pay-as-you-go pricing model ensures that customers only pay for the compute time they consume. This can significantly reduce infrastructure costs compared to traditional server-based models, providing better cost efficiency.
  • Focus on Core Business: With serverless computing, our customers can offload the management of infrastructure to us, allowing them to focus more on their core business functions and strategic initiatives.

What is AWS Lambda?

AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows you to run code without the need to provision or manage servers. Here’s what makes AWS Lambda stand out:

  • Serverless Execution: Execute code in response to events such as changes in data, shifts in system state, or user actions, without the need to manage the underlying infrastructure.
  • Cost Efficiency: Pay only for the compute time you consume, with no charges incurred when your code is not running. This pay-as-you-go model can lead to significant cost savings compared to traditional server-based solutions.
  • Faster Time to Market: Eliminate the need for server provisioning and management, AWS Lambda allows for quicker deployment of applications, enabling faster innovation and time to market.

Ryval-X Expertise with AWS Lambda

Our team has extensive experience and a proven track record in implementing AWS Lambda across various use cases, including:

Data Processing:

  • File Processing: Automated the processing of files uploaded to Amazon S3, such as generating thumbnails from images, transcoding videos, or extracting metadata.
  • Stream Processing: Processed real-time streaming data from sources like Amazon Kinesis or Apache Kafka to analyze data, generate alerts, or store results.

Web and Mobile Backends:

  • API Gateway: Created robust, scalable backends for web and mobile applications using AWS API Gateway and AWS Lambda, handling API requests, performing business logic, and interacting with databases.
  • Authentication and Authorization: Implemented user authentication and authorization mechanisms, including token validation and user session management.

Event-Driven Computing:

  • Event Processing: Triggered AWS Lambda functions in response to events from other AWS services like Amazon S3, DynamoDB, or CloudWatch, enabling seamless event-driven workflows.
  • Notification Services: Send notifications through services like Amazon SNS or Amazon SES based on specific triggers or conditions in your application.

Scheduled Tasks:

  • Cron Jobs: Used AWS Lambda in combination with Amazon CloudWatch Events to run scheduled tasks such as cleanup scripts, data synchronization, or periodic reporting.

Real-Time Data Transformation:

  • Data Transformation: Transform and filter real-time data streams, enriching data before storing it in a database or data warehouse, ensuring the data is ready for analysis and reporting.

Serverless Web Applications:

  • Single-Page Applications: Built and deployed serverless web applications that interact with AWS Lambda functions via API Gateway, eliminating the need for traditional server hosting.
  • Static Website Hosting: Hosted static websites on Amazon S3 and use AWS Lambda for dynamic content generation and backend logic.

Security Automation:

  • Security Compliance: Automated security compliance checks and remediation actions in response to specific triggers, helping to maintain a secure and compliant environment.
  • Monitoring and Alerts: Monitored security events and trigger alerts or automated responses to potential security incidents.

Backup and Recovery:

  • Automated Backups: Created automated backup processes for databases and file systems, ensuring reliable and consistent data protection.
  • Disaster Recovery: Implemented disaster recovery workflows to automatically restore data and services in the event of a failure.

Machine Learning and AI:

  • Inference and Prediction: Used AWS Lambda to run machine learning inference and prediction models in response to data changes or user inputs, enabling real-time AI capabilities.

Our expertise ensures that we can help organizations of any size leverage AWS Lambda to transform their IT infrastructure, achieve greater scalability, and accelerate their development cycles.

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AWS Advanced Tier Services

Ryval-X achieves AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status

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We are proud to announce that AWS recognized Ryval-X as an Advanced Tier Partner.

The AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status is a valuable accreditation granted to APN members with established expertise in AWS ecosystem technologies, a strong team of trained and certified technical professionals, and an outstanding proven record of developing cloud-native applications and managing the cloud infrastructure to deliver end-to-end solutions.

At Ryval-X we see AWS as our strategic partner and most of our customers rely on AWS Cloud to run mission-critical production workloads to serve a global audience and customer base. Ryval-X team of AWS-certified professionals trained within the Ryval-X Cloud Academy design, deploy and operate applications and infrastructure on AWS for global clients. They guide clients in streamlining their AWS environment and leveraging the latest AWS features and services.

Our goal is to provide customers with the best in class cloud consulting by bringing our expertise and best practices, whether for Migration, Optimization, or Management to fully leverage the robust AWS Cloud platform. Achieving an Advanced Tier partnership with AWS proves our extensive experience and knowledge of AWS.

  • Our Cloud engineers has extensive experience working with AWS technologies and we offer our clients expert advice and solutions on:
  • Cost reductions and streamlined resource usage through optimized cloud infrastructure
  • Enhanced application performance and improved user experience
  • Increased business agility with rapid deployment and seamless integrations
  • Robust security measures, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks
  • Competitive advantage in the digital landscape, driving growth and success
  • By becoming an AWS Advanced Tier Partner we will be able to provide these benefits to our customers,
  • Help customers on funding programs that AWS offers
  • Provide tools to make the cloud journey hassle-free
  • Direct access to AWS support and resolve the issues quickly

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Migration of Gaming Application from datacenter to AWS for a Startup

Migration of Gaming App to AWS

 

A gaming startup aimed to change how the sports picking competition is played among the different generation of sports lovers.

THE CHALLENGE

  • App hosted in a legacy infrastructure caused high maintenance costs and support
  • Managing rising costs of maintaining the app in a legacy infrastructure
  • Any upgrades to the app was time consuming
  • Lack of monitoring tools created challenge to figure out the issues
  • Performance was always a concern to scale the app

THE TRANSFORMATION

  • Migrated the app from legacy environment to AWS with best practices
  • Established new automated security and compliance processes
  • Seamless migration ensured business continuity to the customer

Ryval-X IMPACT

  • App infrastructure built on the AWS Well-Architected Framework which protects information and assets, supports recovery, scalability and provides observability.
  • Reduced operational costs, accelerated agility, and set a foundation for scaling operations
  • The customer achieved significant performance, efficiency, and cost optimization benefits including:
  • Efficient DevSecOps process
  • High availability and efficient monitoring system
  • Predictable cost estimates for newer workloads
  • Increased digital agility to innovate faster in the cloud
  • Reduced infrastructure TCO by ~ 25%
  • Reduce operational costs by ~ 20%

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