Enhancing Cloud Security for Accessibility Company
vipin garg
Cloud Security Engineer
Security Engineer
DevOps Engineer
AWS AppSync
AWS VPN
Jira
Enhancing Cloud Security for an Accessibility Company
Project Overview
An accessibility-focused company providing assistive technologies and services needed to bolster its cloud security. With sensitive user data, including personal and health-related information, stored in the cloud, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating potential security threats were top priorities. The goal was to design and implement a robust, scalable, and compliant cloud security framework.
Objective
Protect sensitive user data with advanced security measures.
Ensure compliance with accessibility and data protection regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR.
Detect and respond to security threats in real time.
Establish a sustainable security operations workflow for ongoing monitoring and updates.
My Role
As the Cloud Security Specialist, I led the initiative to enhance the company's cloud security posture by:
Assessing the Security Environment:
Conducted a comprehensive audit of the existing AWS environment to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
Mapped out compliance requirements specific to accessibility and data protection laws.
Implementing Advanced Security Controls:
Enabled AWS Config and Security Hub to continuously monitor for misconfigurations and non-compliance.
Deployed AWS Shield Advanced and WAF to protect against DDoS attacks and malicious traffic.
Configured VPC flow logs and CloudTrail for detailed logging and auditing.
Enhancing Identity and Access Management:
Implemented least-privilege access policies using IAM roles and policies.
Introduced multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all users.
Used AWS Secrets Manager for secure credential and API key management.
Automating Threat Detection and Response:
Integrated Amazon GuardDuty and AWS Inspector to detect vulnerabilities and potential threats.
Set up real-time alerts via Amazon SNS for critical security events.
Developed Lambda scripts to automate remediation of common threats, such as unauthorized access attempts.
Ensuring Compliance and Data Protection:
Encrypted all data at rest and in transit using KMS and SSL/TLS.
Configured S3 buckets with encryption, versioning, and public access block settings.
Conducted routine penetration tests and security audits to validate compliance.
Results
Achieved 100% compliance with HIPAA and GDPR regulations, verified through third-party audits.
Reduced security incident response time by 50% with automated detection and remediation workflows.
Strengthened user trust by implementing robust data protection and encryption practices.
Enhanced security monitoring, reducing the risk of breaches by 60%.
Technologies Used
AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Inspector
AWS Config, CloudTrail, KMS
AWS Shield Advanced, WAF, VPC Flow Logs
Amazon SNS, Lambda
Client Feedback
Their expertise in cloud security transformed our approach to data protection. We now operate with confidence, knowing our user data is secure and compliant with regulations."