Application Modernization – On-Prem to Cloud

Customer Challenge

RedSeal faced limitations with their on-premise Security Posture Management (SPM) application. Legacy infrastructure hindered scalability, integration, and user experience. Modernization was needed to achieve agility, improve security, and enhance user adoption.

Benison's Solution

: Benison’s team was key to deliver a comprehensive application modernization project, migrating RedSeal’s SPM application to the cloud and implementing a modern architecture. Here’s a breakdown of the key achievements:

  • Cloud Migration: Successfully migrated the SPM application to the cloud, achieving:
    • 40% Reduction in Infrastructure Costs: Leveraged cloud-based infrastructure for cost efficiency and scalability.
    • 30% Faster Deployment Time: Streamlined deployments through cloud automation.
  • Microservices Architecture: Transitioned from a monolithic application to a microservices architecture based on Java:
    • Increased Fault Isolation: Improved application resilience by isolating service failures.
    • 50% Faster Development Cycles: Enhanced developer productivity with independent microservices development.
  • Containerization and Orchestration: Implemented containerization with Kubernetes and Helm Charts:
    • Reduced Deployment Complexity: Packaged and deployed applications as self-contained units for streamlined management.
    • 20% Faster Rollbacks: Simplified rollbacks with containerized deployments.
  • Test Automation: Integrated a robust CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments:
    • 90% Test Automation Coverage: Ensured code quality and reduced manual testing efforts.
    • 80% UI/UX Automation Coverage: Streamlined UI/UX testing for consistent user experience.
    • 70% API Automation Coverage: Automated API testing for reliable integrations.
  • Modernized UI: Upgraded the Swing-based UI to a web application using the Angular framework:
    • Improved User Experience: Delivered a modern, responsive web interface accessible from any device.
    • 25% Increase in User Adoption: Enhanced user experience led to higher application usage.
  • Cloud Integration and Storage: Integrated the application with cloud storage solutions (AWS, Azure & GCP):
    • Scalable Storage: Leveraged cloud storage for efficient data management.
    • Enhanced Security: Cloud providers offer robust security features for stored data.
  • Enhanced Security Compliance: Revamped the compliance architecture to support STIG/CIS and DoDIN standards:
    • Reduced Audit Time: Streamlined compliance checks with automated reporting.
    • Improved Security Posture: Adherence to strict security standards ensured a more secure environment.
  • CI/CD – DevOps Automation: Automated numerous tasks within the DevOps lifecycle enabling increased efficiency and accelerated application delivery through automation.
Key Results

This comprehensive application modernization project delivered exceptional value for RedSeal:

  • Increased Scalability and Agility: Cloud-based architecture allows for flexible scaling to meet evolving needs.
  • Improved Security: Modernized application and secure cloud environment enhance data protection.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Modern UI and accessibility on any device lead to higher user adoption.
  • Faster Development and Deployment: Automated pipelines and microservices architecture facilitate faster releases.
  • Reduced Costs: Cloud migration and automation lead to cost savings in infrastructure and development.
Conclusion:

Benison’s expertise in application modernization contributed to successfully transforming RedSeal’s SPM application. The project delivered a secure, scalable, and user-friendly solution that empowers RedSeal to help their customers manage its Security Posture successfully.