About the client:
ScoutX Technologies is a Dubai-based technology company that works in both the technology and sports sectors. with multiple products related to football entity management and talent scouting.
Executive Summary
ScoutX Pro streamlines talent discovery, evaluation, and engagement, empowering scouts, coaches, and academies with efficient decision-making and communication tools. The app features an intuitive search interface, curated content, and personalized recommendations based on user preferences and academy requirements.
ScoutX PRO streamlines talent discovery, evaluation, and engagement for scouts, coaches, and academies through an intuitive search interface, curated content, and personalized recommendations. It simplifies scouting with efficient shortlisting, precise filters, and clear data presentation, while a guided chat window and player insights enhance communication and transparency. ScoutX Pro distinguishes between club-affiliated and unattached players and includes a request-response feature for faster interactions, with a subscription model offering comprehensive scouting tools.
RDS
The challenge
The client needed a robust, highly available, and scalable database solution for their application backend to handle a large number of read and write operations. They required a solution that minimized downtime and ensured data consistency during failures.
Proposed Solution & Architecture
Amazon RDS for MySQL: A multi-AZ setup was implemented to provide automatic failover, with a primary database instance in one Availability Zone and a read replica in another.
RDS Read Replica: Enabled load distribution for read-heavy operations, allowing the API to direct read requests to the replica while maintaining high availability.
Database Backup & Maintenance: Automated backups, snapshots, and maintenance windows were configured for minimal disruption and easy recovery.
WAF
The challenge
The customer faced security threats from SQL injection and XSS attacks, risking web application integrity. They were also vulnerable to DDoS attacks that could cause significant downtime. Accurately filtering malicious traffic without impacting legitimate users proved challenging. Additionally, managing firewall rules added operational overhead.
Proposed Solution & Architecture
AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall: Configured to filter incoming traffic based on custom rules for SQL injection, XSS, and IP blocking.
Integration with ALB: WAF was integrated with the Application Load Balancer (ALB) to provide an additional security layer before traffic reached the API hosted on ECS Fargate.
Automated Bot Mitigation: Rules for bot management were set up to block known bad bots and allow legitimate traffic, reducing unwanted requests and preserving API performance.
VArrow Technologies
VArrow Technologies hosts a myriad of qualified talents with the experience needed to work with AWS technologies, and with a diverse portfolio, world-class documentation, and crystal-clear work ethic, it was inevitable for ScoutX to choose VArrow Technologies as their trusted Technology partner for this project.
Detailed Case Study Breakdown (with RDS MySQL):
- Requirement
The client required a solution to filter and block malicious web traffic before it could impact their backend API services.
- Challenge:
Ensuring that the firewall rules did not negatively impact legitimate user traffic while maintaining real-time protection against a constantly evolving threat landscape.
- How AWS Technology Overcame the Challenge
AWS WAF provided customizable security rules and automated protection against common threats. It also allowed for easy integration with the ALB, ensuring that only clean traffic reached the backend services, reducing the risk of compromise.
- End Result & Client Benefit
The client achieved robust web security, allowing them to focus on delivering a better user experience without worrying about security incidents. The automated updates and easy integration of AWS WAF reduced the time spent on managing security rules and improved the overall security posture.
