Objective:
A leading web security provider approached us with a need for additional development resources. They required skilled developers to support and enhance their web security infrastructure, develop new microservices, and implement new features, such as Endpoint Protection, Email Protection, VMDR, Web Protection and Backup.
Challenge:
The platform is a comprehensive web security solution, offering advanced threat protection, real-time monitoring, and robust compliance features. It empowers organizations to safeguard their digital assets, detect and mitigate threats, and maintain compliance with industry standards. With its user-friendly interface and cutting-edge technology, it's a trusted ally in the battle against cyber threats.
The use of various technologies and third-party APIs made the project intricate. We overcame this by maintaining clear documentation and constant communication among team members.
Managing a complex microservice architecture demanded careful coordination. We used containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes to streamline this.
The project involved numerous AWS resources, leading to high costs. To mitigate this, we conducted cost optimization analysis and made necessary adjustments in resource allocation.
Solution:
We actively maintained their web security infrastructure. This involved monitoring the health of servers, ensuring system uptime, and swiftly addressing any infrastructure-related issues to minimize downtime and service disruptions.
We collaborated closely with the client’s in-house team to implement new features, improve existing functionality, and fix bugs promptly.
In line with the client’s architectural strategy, we played a crucial role in developing and maintaining microservices. These microservices were designed to work harmoniously to provide a robust and scalable web security solution.
We implemented new features and enhancements based on the client’s requirements. This included security updates, performance optimizations, and user experience improvements.
Our team's expertise in Node.js, MongoDB, AWS, DynamoDB, and Kubernetes proved invaluable. We leveraged these technologies to ensure the platform remained efficient, secure, and adaptable to changing security needs.
The project involved many AWS resources and associated costs, we conducted regular cost optimization assessments. By analyzing resource utilization, we identified opportunities to optimize expenses while maintaining the desired performance and reliability.
As a web security provider, the client prioritized both scalability and security. Our team worked diligently to ensure that the platform could handle increased workloads and remain resilient to cyber threats. This involved implementing security best practices, regular vulnerability assessments, and staying up-to-date with security patches.
We maintained comprehensive documentation throughout the project. This included architectural diagrams, code comments, and operational procedures. This documentation facilitated collaboration and ensured that knowledge transfer was seamless as the team composition evolved.
Our approach to the project was agile, allowing us to adapt to changing requirements and emerging security threats quickly. Regular sprint planning and retrospectives helped maintain a steady pace of development and improvement.
The project commenced in September 2021 and continues to date. Initially, the team consisted of 1-2 backend and frontend developers. However, the team composition has evolved, and currently, one developer is dedicated to the project.
Technologies:
The tech stack utilized in the project included:
- Node.js: Used for backend development.
- MongoDB: Chosen as the database management system.
- Nats Jetstream: Implemented for messaging.
- AWS (Amazon Web Services): Hosted the project infrastructure.
- DynamoDB: Utilized for NoSQL data storage.
- Nest.js: Framework for building efficient, scalable, and maintainable server-side applications.
- Microservices: Adopted microservice architecture.
- Kubernetes: Employed for container orchestration.
The selection of technologies was based on their ability to support a scalable and secure web security platform.
Results:
Our outstaffed developer team has played a vital role in maintaining, enhancing, and expanding the client’s web security platform. We have provided the required human resources, ensured the project's continued success, and contributed to its ongoing development and security.
This project exemplifies our ability to deliver specialized technical expertise and support to clients in need of skilled development resources, even within complex and demanding environments. The platform enables simplified access to Enterprise-grade Security.
