Cloud Security & Architecture
How it Works
The Cloud Security & Architecture service by Tech Jacks Solutions is expertly crafted to assist small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in effectively safeguarding their cloud environments. This service delivers actionable insights, strategic recommendations, and comprehensive risk mitigation strategies, aligned precisely with leading cybersecurity and compliance frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-53, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CSA CCM, and FedRAMP.
Objectives:
Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks in cloud environments.
Ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations and cybersecurity standards.
Provide a structured roadmap to strengthen and optimize cloud security practices.
Service Type:
Available as a one-time comprehensive security assessment or as an ongoing managed service for continual security improvement.
Our methodology is anchored in recognized cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including:
ISO 27001 | 27017 | 27018
NIST SP 800-53 and NIST CSF
CIS Controls
SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
HIPAA Security Rule
PCI-DSS
CSA Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
FedRAMP
Deliverables Include:
Cloud Architecture Security Assessments
Secure Cloud Architecture & Design Recommendations
Cloud Compliance Readiness Reports
Security Policy Development Specific to Cloud Environments
Continuous Cloud Security Management Guidance
Executive-Level Security Reporting
Process & Results
Phase 1: Scoping & Planning
Activities
- Define assessment objectives, regulatory/compliance needs (ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.), and asset scope (AWS, Azure, M365).
- Identify critical cloud-based assets (e.g., S3 buckets, VMs, containers) and relevant data classifications.
- Align the project timeline and resource needs, ensuring tasks fit a small consultancy’s capacity.
Deliverable
- Project Charter & Scope Document
- Summarizes the goals, chosen frameworks, deadlines, and final review processes.
- Initial Asset Inventory
- High-level listing of core cloud services and data.
Phase 2: Assessment & Discovery
Activities
- Perform cloud architecture security reviews using free or low-cost references (AWS Well-Architected, Azure baseline checks, etc.).
- Conduct configuration checks and vulnerability scanning with open-source or free-tier scanning tools (e.g., OpenVAS, Nmap, AWS/Azure Security Advisories).
- Document findings in a spreadsheet or Word doc, prioritizing vulnerabilities based on potential impact.
Deliverable
- Cloud Architecture Security Assessment Report
- Summaries of misconfigurations, vulnerability findings, and recommended immediate fixes.
- Preliminary Compliance Snapshot
- Quick reference to how your environment measures against frameworks like SOC 2 or CSA CCM.
Phase 3: Analysis & Risk Quantification
Activities
- Qualitative or FAIR-based risk analysis in a spreadsheet to estimate potential financial/operational impacts.
- Compliance Gap Analysis using free matrix references (e.g., CSA CCM, self-checklists for ISO 27001).
- Evaluate security control maturity (policy existence, staff awareness, logging practices).
Deliverable
- Quantitative/Qualitative Risk Report
- Potential financial ranges or rating-based impact.
- Cloud Compliance Readiness Report
- Simple mapping to recognized frameworks, listing shortfalls.
- Maturity Assessment
- A modest scoring or rating system clarifying current posture.
Phase 4: Implementation & Strategic Roadmap
Activities
- Develop a prioritized roadmap in a standard project doc or spreadsheet, assigning tasks, owners, and timelines.
- Create/Update cloud security policies (access controls, encryption guidelines, data handling) in Word-based templates.
- Provide architecture re-design suggestions or incremental changes (e.g., network segmentation) using free reference architectures from AWS/Azure/CSA.
Deliverable
- Strategic Cybersecurity Roadmap
- A clear action plan identifying next steps and resource requirements.
- Cloud Policy Package
- Basic policy documentation (Word/PDF) for governance and daily cloud operation.
- Design/Re-Design Guidance
- Documented best practices for reorganizing VPCs, IAM rules, and logging.
Phase 5: Ongoing Management & Executive Reporting (Optional)
Activities
- Periodic check-ins (monthly or quarterly) to re-scan or re-check configurations with the same free scanning tools.
- Compliance checks and policy refreshes as standards evolve.
- Prepare executive-level updates with basic dashboards or KPI sheets in Excel/Google Sheets.
Deliverable
- Scheduled Cloud Security Updates
- Document or short meeting recaps with new vulnerabilities found, mitigations, compliance changes.
- Executive Reporting
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- Summaries tailored for leadership, clarifying ongoing risk posture and improvements.
- Summaries tailored for leadership, clarifying ongoing risk posture and improvements.
Business Value Delivered
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Enhanced Security & Risk Reduction
Receive a clear picture of vulnerabilities and a prioritized remediation plan, significantly lowering the odds of disruptive cloud breaches and ensuring operational continuity. -
Regulatory & Audit Readiness
Our thorough compliance mapping (ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, etc.) streamlines audits, averts costly non-compliance fines, and fosters trust with regulators and partners. -
Efficient Cloud Governance & Architecture
Gain prescriptive policies, best-practice architectures, and day-to-day operational guidance—helping your cloud environment remain agile, cost-effective, and secure as you scale. -
Executive-Level Insights & Strategic Roadmaps
Transform complex technical findings into clear executive dashboards, enabling leadership to make data-driven investments and rapidly align cloud security with overarching business goals. -
Long-Term Sustainability & Growth
By embedding robust security at every layer, you bolster stakeholder confidence, protect brand reputation, and unlock new market opportunities with minimal overhead or technical friction.
Pricing Structure (Focused on Core Deliverables)
| Tier | Effort (hours) | Pricing | Core Deliverables |
| Lite | 40-60 hours | Contact for customized pricing |
Scoping, Vulnerability Assessment, Basic Gap Analysis, Final Report Best for smaller cloud environments seeking a foundational security check and basic compliance insights. |
| Medium | 70-100 hours | Contact for customized pricing |
Lite Tier + FAIR Quantification, Detailed Gap Analysis, Incident Response Evaluation, Roadmap Ideal for growing businesses needing detailed risk analysis, expanded incident response planning, and a formal security roadmap. |
| Enterprise | 120-160 hours | Contact for customized pricing |
Medium Tier + Advanced Threat Hunting, Customized Strategic Roadmap, Executive Dashboards Designed for more complex environments requiring advanced threat hunting, custom architecture reviews, and executive-level reporting. |
Additional Notes & Future Developments
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AI & Automation: Future enhancements will include AI-driven security monitoring, automated compliance checks, and continuous vulnerability management.
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Extended Advisory Support: Offering continuous cloud security management and advisory services to support long-term client security maturity.
Control Mapping
| Deliverable / Activity | ISO 27001 | NIST 800-53 | SOC 2 | HIPAA | PCI-DSS | CSA CCM | FedRAMP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Inventory & Management | A.8.1.1 | CM-8 | CC5.1 | §164.308(a)(1) | 2.4 | IVS-01 | CM-8 |
| Identity & Access Management | A.9.2.1 | AC-2 | CC6.1 | §164.308(a)(4) | Req. 7 | IAM-01 | AC-2 |
| Data Encryption & Protection | A.10.1.1 | SC-13 | CC6.6 | §164.312(a)(2) | Req. 3 | EKM-02 | SC-13 |
| Vulnerability & Threat Management | A.12.6.1 | RA-5 | CC7.1 | §164.308(a)(1) | Req. 6 | TVM-01 | RA-5 |
| Incident Response & Preparedness | A.16.1.5 | IR-8 | CC7.4 | §164.308(a)(6) | Req. 12 | IR-01 | IR-4 |
| Cloud Configuration & Security Posture | A.12.5.1 | CM-6 | CC6.6 | §164.312(c)(1) | Req. 2 | CCC-02 | CM-6 |
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