Current State Analysis 

Web Platform Components 

• All critical components, including web servers, databases, and application frameworks, have been identified. 

• An evaluation of the current versions and applied security patches has been conducted. 

Update Process 

• A structured process is in place to ensure that all components are regularly updated with the latest security patches. 

Re-architecture of the Web Platform 

• A re-architecture initiative has been undertaken to enhance both security and scalability. 

Deployment of New Services 

• New services have been deployed, including a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for improved performance and availability, as well as a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect against vulnerabilities and attacks. 

Availability and Security Testing 

• Regular availability and security tests are performed to ensure reliability and ongoing protection against threats. 

Proposed Enhanced Architecture 

AWS Infrastructure 

• Continue leveraging AWS for its robustness and scalability. 

• Deploy EC2 instances for web servers and utilize RDS for databases, ensuring proper security configurations and automated backups. 

Microservices Architecture 

• Maintain a microservices architecture to enhance flexibility and isolate critical components. 

• Use Docker containers managed with Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) to simplify management and scalability of microservices. 

Enhanced Security Measures 

• Implement AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management) for granular access control and enforce the principle of least privilege. 

• Utilize AWS WAF to protect web applications from known vulnerabilities and common attacks, fine-tuning rules to match the specific traffic patterns of the website. 

CDN Integration 

• Configure AWS CloudFront as a CDN to optimize the delivery of both static and dynamic content, improving site loading speed and reducing latency for end-users. 

Monitoring and Incident Management 

• Deploy AWS CloudWatch for real-time monitoring of key performance and security metrics. 

• Set up alerts for security events and establish an incident response plan to quickly mitigate any threats or intrusions. 

Following the development of the project, the increase in security was significantly increased and this increase was validated by an Ethical Hacking Audit.