About the Client 

Nehemiah Security provides a simple SaaS solution, Risk Quantifier™ (RQ), that continuously measures financial loss associated with cyber risk to enable business leaders to make more informed business decisions. RQ automates cyber risk quantification in hours, not months. By reducing the effort and costs associated with quantifying risk, businesses of all sizes can benefit from a better understanding of risk and the ROI of security investments. 

The Challenge 

Nehemiah Security’s existing on-site infrastructure, while functional, presented limitations in terms of scalability, agility, and efficiency. Nehemiah Security made the strategic decision to transition to a cloud-based SaaS model. This move was aimed at enhancing their ability to quickly implement new features, streamline their deployment process, and meet the increasingly stringent security and compliance requirements of their customers. They understood that this transition would require significant expertise and resources to ensure a smooth and secure migration 

The Solution 

The migration of Nehemiah Security’s system to Amazon Web Services (AWS) was executed with precision, ensuring a secure and stable transition. The process began with a thorough analysis of Nehemiah’s needs and goals, resulting in a carefully planned migration strategy designed to minimize disruption. Their application code was refactored to optimize cloud performance, utilizing Docker for containerization and Amazon ECS for efficient container management. A hybrid approach was implemented, gradually transitioning systems to AWS while maintaining some on-site, allowing for meticulous testing at each stage to mitigate risks. 

Throughout the process, extensive training was provided to Nehemiah’s team on AWS infrastructure management and continuous deployment best practices. This holistic solution not only modernized Nehemiah Security’s infrastructure but also equipped them with the knowledge and tools to leverage their new cloud-based environment effectively. 

AWS Services Used 

• Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) 
• Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) 
• Amazon CloudWatch 
• Amazon GuardDuty 
• AWS Security Hub 
• Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) 

The Results 

The new infrastructure significantly improved their agility and speed-to-market, enabling Nehemiah to respond more rapidly to customer needs and stay ahead of industry trends. The scalable and flexible AWS environment allows Nehemiah to adjust resources based on customer demand, ensuring optimal performance and cost-efficiency while facilitating easier replication and scaling for their growing customer base. Furthermore, the move enhanced the protection of sensitive data and maintained strict compliance with industry regulations, building greater customer trust. The robust AWS security tools now safeguard customer data more effectively, providing peace of mind for both Nehemiah and their clients. 

This strategic shift to AWS led to significant cost savings and operational efficiencies for Nehemiah Security. By reducing IT costs associated with their previous infrastructure, Nehemiah can now redirect these resources to core business activities. The migration has allowed Nehemiah to focus more on product development and customer service, leveraging external expertise for architecture and operations. Building on this success, Nehemiah Security continues to expand and optimize its AWS infrastructure, including the development of a new multi-tenant platform. This ongoing evolution further enhances their scalability and capabilities.