The removal of the EU/US Privacy Shield has led to uncertainty for companies using public cloud services from providers outside the EU. Nevertheless, the numerous benefits of the public cloud have prompted companies to move away from traditional data center environments. In this context, our customer, a successful B2C online store platform for electrical appliances, wanted to use AWS core services while complying with data protection laws, in particular GDPR. With a focus on encryption, the client wanted to increase security and empower their team. To achieve this, they partnered with Alice&Bob.Company.
"At the beginning of the project, we were able to clarify many fundamental questions about KMS, AWS Organizations, multi-account structures, and IAM integrations with Microsoft AD in a workshop. That was an excellent start."
Within just three months, the client saw significant improvements in their confidence and overall level of security within their AWS cloud platform. Alice&Bob.Company provided education and empowerment, ensuring the client understood the implications of the US-EU Privacy Shield termination and the business implications. By removing barriers and facilitating the continuation of the client's cloud journey, Alice&Bob.Company closed the gap between regulatory requirements and cloud technology.
A key outcome of the project was the implementation of a lightweight microservice for the Asset Server. This integration of KMS with S3 and CloudFront delivered long-term value and improved data security and privacy. Ultimately, Alice&Bob.Company's cloud security expertise saved the client six months and instilled a sense of confidence in data protection in the cloud. This success story illustrates the importance of encryption in protecting personal data and highlights the value of working with experienced cloud consultants.
