Test Webnode

‍Problem Statement/ Definition

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Webnode needed to transition from a hybrid IT setup to a robust and scalable AWS cloud environment while ensuring tight security, global compliance, and unified operational governance. Their key challenges included:

Inconsistent access management across environments.

Lack of centralized governance across multi-region deployments.

High operational overhead managing on-prem and cloud infrastructure.

Risk of non-compliance due to fragmented configurations and lack of visibility.

Without addressing these challenges, Webnode faced potential issues in operational continuity, security compliance, and scalability, which could result in data breaches, service downtime, and degraded customer trust on a global scale.

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Proposed Solution & Architecture

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As a long-term AWS Security Competency Partner, Trustsoft designed and delivered a resilient and secure multi-region cloud architecture tailored to Webnode’s operational needs.

Key Architecture Components and AWS Services:

• AWS Control Tower: Served as the foundational governance layer, enabling secure account vending, consistent security baselining, and automated compliance enforcement.
• IAM Identity Center (formerly AWS SSO): Replaced individual IAM users with centralized identity management. Group-based permission sets streamlined access control across AWS Organizations.
• AWS Config: Deployed with custom rules and auto-remediation. It continuously monitored infrastructure compliance, automatically correcting deviations in real time.
• AWS Secrets Manager: Enabled secure storage and dynamic access to credentials, eliminating the need for hardcoded secrets and reducing security risks.
• AWS GuardDuty and AWS CloudTrail: Offered deep visibility and real-time threat detection via logs and anomaly detection on API calls.
• Amazon CloudWatch: Provided robust logging, monitoring, and alerting. It was used extensively for performance tuning and proactive incident response.
• Transit Gateway & VPC Architecture: A sophisticated hub-and-spoke model was implemented using AWS Transit Gateway to securely connect on-premise systems and cloud workloads.
• Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service): Supported containerized application workloads with auto-scaling and regional fault tolerance.
• Aurora Global Database: Enabled real-time data synchronization across regions, reducing latency and ensuring high availability of critical services.
• AWS WAF, Shield, CloudFront, and Route 53: These services provided global DDoS protection, optimized content delivery, and DNS-based routing.

Regional Redundancy:

Primary infrastructure was hosted in eu-central-1 (Frankfurt), while eu-west-1 (Dublin) served as the secondary disaster recovery region—ensuring business continuity and failover support.

This multi-region, security-first architecture empowered Webnode to meet compliance obligations while scaling operations efficiently across geographic boundaries.

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Third-party applications or solutions used

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No third-party tools were explicitly integrated into the solution. The implementation leveraged native AWS services for all aspects of identity, access, monitoring, encryption, and networking.

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Outcomes of Project & Success Metrics

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Trustsoft's architecture transformed Webnode’s cloud operations and security posture. Key measurable outcomes include:

• 100% transition to centralized user management via IAM Identity Center, eliminating fragmented IAM user access.
• Multi-region disaster recovery readiness, reducing downtime risk and improving availability guarantees for global customers.
• 70% reduction in manual credential handling through AWS Secrets Manager automation.
• Zero unauthorized changes in production environments, achieved by leveraging AWS Config’s auto-remediation.
• Enhanced monitoring and auditability, increasing operational visibility through centralized logging and CloudTrail integration.

These outcomes collectively enhanced Webnode’s ability to manage, secure, and scale infrastructure efficiently across cloud and hybrid environments.

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Describe the TCO Analysis Performed

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Trustsoft conducted a thorough analysis of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for CLIENT before the migration project. This included a Right Sizing Analysis to identify the most suitable resources and AWS services for the monitoring and cost of operations. We also compared the costs between the existing setup and potential modernization on AWS. TrustSoft provided a plan with a cost estimate, detailing the expenses for AWS services and offering advice on the operational approach. The TCO analysis underscored the financial advantages of moving to open source solutions, along with potential improvements in business agility and innovation. To align with the client's needs, TrustSoft held meetings and workshops, using the AWS pricing calculator to produce accurate cost estimates.

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Lessons Learned

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• Centralized governance with AWS Control Tower simplifies complex account structures while maintaining strong compliance.
• IAM Identity Center enhances security and operational efficiency through centralized, role-based access controls.
• Transit Gateway and OU-based architecture optimize network segmentation and scalability across regions.
• AWS Config with auto-remediation ensures consistent security baselines and eliminates human error in policy enforcement.
• EKS and Aurora Global Database form the backbone of modern SaaS applications demanding high performance and global resilience.

Webnode’s case illustrates the power of AWS native tooling to enable secure, scalable, and future-proof infrastructure—delivered efficiently with the support of a proven AWS partner.

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