Securing Fintech Web Application in Azure

Executed a project to enhance the security and reliability of a web application hosted on Azure by integrating Akamai and Azure Traffic Manager.

- Conducted a comprehensive security audit of the existing web application to identify vulnerabilities.

- Coordinated with Akamai engineers to integrate Akamai’s Content Delivery Network (CDN), providing advanced security features, including DDoS protection and web application firewall (WAF).

- Configured Azure Traffic Manager to ensure global load balancing and high availability of the application.

- Implemented SSL/TLS encryption, including mutual TLS/two-way SSL configurations for secure data transmission.

- Set up monitoring and logging for continuous security and performance tracking.

Achievements

- Significantly improved application security by mitigating DDoS attacks and enhancing web application firewall rules.

- Achieved seamless global load balancing, resulting in a 20% reduction in downtime during DR tests.

- Enhanced user experience with faster content delivery and improved application performance.

- Ensured compliance with security standards and regulations.

Tools and Technologies

- Azure Traffic Manager

- Akamai CDN and WAF

- SSL/TLS Encryption (Mutual TLS/Two-way SSL)

- Azure Monitor and Log Analytics

Outcome

Successfully delivered a highly secure and reliable web application environment, leading to improved user trust and satisfaction. The project resulted in better performance, reduced downtime, and fortified security against potential threats.