Parallel Infrastructures for Small and Medium BusinessesA BastionX Case Study on a Path to Modernization
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, small and medium businesses (SMBs) often struggle with outdated IT infrastructures that hamper productivity and expose them to security risks. BastionX offers a comprehensive solution to these challenges by building a new, secure infrastructure parallel to the existing one. This case study explores the benefits of this approach, highlighting its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security advantages.
Approach
- On-Premises
- Public Cloud
- BastionX Hybrid Solution
Process
Initial Assessment and Proposal (Week 1)
- Conduct a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure.
- Present tailored hosting options: On-Premises, Public Cloud, or BastionX Hybrid.
- Discuss the proposed new infrastructure with security integrated from the ground up.
Infrastructure Build-Out (Weeks 2-3)
- Build the new infrastructure, ensuring it is secure and aligned with the client’s requirements.
- Conduct a dry run of the new infrastructure to ensure all systems function as expected.
Cutover and Go-Live (Week 4)
- Plan and execute the transition to the new infrastructure.
- Decommission the old environment, with the option to repurpose it as a Disaster Recovery (DR) site.
Post-Cutover Monitoring and Management
- Begin billing only after the client goes live on the new infrastructure.
- Provide ongoing security with regular vulnerability scans, patches, updates, and monitoring by BastionX’s SOC and NOC teams.
Benefits
Zero Upfront Costs
Businesses incur no expenses until the new infrastructure is live, reducing financial risk and ensuring a cost-effective transition.
Efficiency
A streamlined 4-week process minimizes downtime and disruption, allowing businesses to quickly benefit from the new, secure infrastructure.
Enhanced Security
The new infrastructure is built with a defense-in-depth strategy, incorporating multiple layers of security from the outset. Continuous monitoring by BastionX’s Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system and AI-driven threat detection ensures proactive security management.
Flexibility and Customization
The ability to choose between on-premises, public cloud, or hybrid solutions ensures that the infrastructure meets each business’s specific needs and preferences.
Support for Legacy Systems
For businesses running End-of-Life (EOL) software, BastionX provides additional security measures to protect these critical applications.
Conclusion
By building a parallel infrastructure, BastionX offers SMBs a seamless and secure transition to modern IT environments without the hassles of fixing outdated systems. This proactive approach enhances operational efficiency and security and provides peace of mind with a zero-cost initial investment and comprehensive post-implementation support.
With BastionX, businesses can confidently move into a new era of technology, knowing their IT infrastructure is robust, secure, and tailored to their needs.
Key Takeaways
- Zero Upfront Costs:
Businesses incur no expenses until the new infrastructure is live, minimizing financial risk and ensuring a cost-effective transition.
- Efficiency:
A streamlined 4-week process minimizes downtime and disruption, allowing businesses to benefit from the new, secure infrastructure quickly.
- Enhanced Security:
The new infrastructure is built with a defense-in-depth strategy, incorporating multiple layers of security from the outset. Continuous monitoring by BastionX’s SIEM system and AI-driven threat detection ensures proactive security management. - Flexibility and Customization:
Businesses can choose between on-premises, public cloud, or hybrid solutions, ensuring the infrastructure meets their needs. Additional security measures are provided for legacy systems running End-of-Life (EOL) software.