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PRJ-AWS-SAP-016

Real-time and batch analytics platform with data lake

~8 min read Intermediate
Status Complete
Last Updated Jan 16, 2026
Completion 100%
Status: Complete· Last Updated: Jan 16, 2026· Completion: 100%· ~8 min read· Intermediate
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Estimated Monthly Cost

~$35/mo on minimal config
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Business ContextTraditional on-premises infrastructure struggles with scalability and elasticity…

The Problem

  • Traditional on-premises infrastructure struggles with scalability and elasticity to meet fluctuating business demands, leading to over-provisioning or resource exhaustion.
  • Data transfer between on-premises environments and cloud platforms often faces latency issues and security concerns, hindering hybrid cloud adoption.
  • Managing disparate IT environments (on-premises and cloud) creates operational complexity, increasing administrative overhead and potential for misconfigurations.

The Solution

  • Implement AWS Direct Connect to establish a dedicated network connection, ensuring consistent, high-bandwidth, and low-latency connectivity between on-premises data centers and AWS.
  • Utilize AWS Storage Gateway to seamlessly integrate on-premises applications with cloud storage, providing hybrid storage solutions for backup, archiving, and disaster recovery.
  • Deploy AWS Outposts to extend AWS infrastructure, services, APIs, and operational models to on-premises facilities, enabling a truly consistent hybrid experience.

Business Value

  • Reduces data transfer costs by 30% through optimized network routing and dedicated connections via AWS Direct Connect.
  • Accelerates application deployment cycles by 25% by leveraging consistent AWS services and APIs across hybrid environments with AWS Outposts.
  • Improves data backup and recovery times by 40% using AWS Storage Gateway for efficient hybrid cloud storage.
  • Achieves 99.99% uptime for critical hybrid applications by ensuring resilient connectivity and consistent operational models.

Risk Mitigation

  • Addresses data sovereignty and compliance risks by keeping sensitive data on-premises while leveraging AWS services for processing and analytics with Outposts.
  • Mitigates network performance bottlenecks and unreliable internet connectivity through dedicated, private connections provided by AWS Direct Connect.
  • Reduces operational complexity and human error by standardizing management tools and processes across hybrid environments using AWS Outposts.
GRC MappingISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management): Specifically addresses Annex A…

Compliance Frameworks

  • ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management): Specifically addresses Annex A controls related to network security, access control, and supplier relationships (e.g., A.5.14, A.8.5, A.15.1).
  • NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 (Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations): Focuses on controls for hybrid cloud environments, such as AC-4 (Information Flow Enforcement) and SC-7 (Boundary Protection).
  • CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4: Provides security control guidance for cloud computing, relevant for hybrid deployments, covering areas like network security (NET-01) and data encryption (DSI-02).

Security Controls Implemented

  • AWS Direct Connect: Dedicated, private network connections bypass the public internet, enhancing data confidentiality and integrity.
  • AWS Storage Gateway: Encrypts data in transit and at rest using KMS, ensuring data protection for hybrid storage.
  • AWS Outposts: Extends AWS VPC and security groups to on-premises, enforcing consistent network access controls.
  • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM): Granular permissions control for access to AWS services and resources across the hybrid environment.
  • AWS CloudTrail: Logs all API calls and related events in the AWS environment, providing an audit trail for security analysis.

Audit Evidence

  • AWS Direct Connect configuration reports and circuit IDs demonstrating private network connectivity.
  • AWS Storage Gateway audit logs and encryption key policies from AWS KMS.
  • AWS Outposts service logs and configuration snapshots showing consistent on-premises AWS infrastructure.
  • AWS CloudTrail logs and Amazon S3 bucket policies for audit trail storage.

Regulatory Alignment

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): Article 32 (Security of processing) by ensuring robust data protection measures in hybrid data flows.
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): 45 CFR Part 164, Subpart C (Security Standards) by securing ePHI in hybrid storage and processing.
  • PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Requirement 1 (Install and maintain a firewall configuration to protect cardholder data) by securing network boundaries with Direct Connect and Outposts.

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Architecture Diagram

PRJ-AWS-SAP-016 Architecture

Technology Stack

Kinesis
Glue
Redshift
QuickSight
Lake Formation

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Prerequisites

IAM Admin or PowerUser role
AWS CLI v2 configured
Terraform >= 1.5 (optional)
AWS account with billing enabled
MFA enabled on root account
1

Clone & Configure

Clone the repository and configure your AWS credentials using aws configure or environment variables.

aws configure --profile cloudguard
2

Review IAM Policies

Review and attach the required IAM policies to your deployment role. Ensure least-privilege access is applied.

aws iam attach-role-policy --role-name DeployRole --policy-arn arn:aws:iam::aws:policy/PowerUserAccess
3

Initialize Infrastructure

Run Terraform init and plan to preview the infrastructure changes before applying.

terraform init && terraform plan -out=tfplan
4

Deploy Resources

Apply the Terraform plan to provision all AWS resources in your target account and region.

terraform apply tfplan
5

Verify & Monitor

Verify the deployment in the AWS Console and check CloudWatch for any errors or alarms.

aws cloudwatch describe-alarms --state-value ALARM

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