Forensic platform
An automated security platform that performs on-demand forensic scans of IT infrastructure components. Features comprehensive artifact collection, real-time analysis, and seamless integration with existing security workflows to accelerate incident response and threat detection.
Overview
In response to the growing need for rapid and reliable forensic analysis of IT infrastructure, our team developed an innovative online automation service that performs on-demand forensic scans of selected infrastructure components. This robust solution enables organizations to streamline incident investigation processes, minimize downtime, and enhance overall security posture. Designed with scalability and flexibility in mind, the platform is equipped to handle diverse infrastructure types while maintaining high performance and reliability.
Workflow
The system operates by allowing users to initiate targeted forensic scans through an intuitive interface. These scans comprehensively analyze the selected component, collecting vital artifacts such as logs, configurations, and runtime states. The collected artifacts are securely uploaded to a dedicated storage environment, where the security team can review and analyze the data for potential threats or irregularities. This on-demand functionality ensures that the system can be used as both a proactive monitoring tool and a reactive forensic solution.
Architecture
To deliver a seamless and efficient experience, the platform leverages a cutting-edge tech stack. Nest.js and TypeScript power the backend, providing a scalable and maintainable foundation for the service’s core logic and API integrations. On the frontend, Vue.js ensures a responsive and user-friendly interface, enabling security teams to interact with the system effortlessly. For data handling and real-time processing, Kafka facilitates robust communication between services, while MongoDB stores scan results and metadata, ensuring swift access and retrieval of information.
Deployment strategy
The solution’s deployment and infrastructure management are automated using Ansible, which simplifies the provisioning of resources and ensures consistent configurations across environments. This approach guarantees high availability and reduces the risk of manual errors during updates or scaling efforts. Together, these technologies create a cohesive and highly performant system capable of adapting to evolving business and security needs.
Integration capabilities
One of the standout features of the platform is its ability to integrate with existing security workflows and tools. By providing a centralized repository for forensic data, the solution not only aids in threat investigation but also accelerates the handoff between incident responders and analysts. This integration capability significantly reduces the mean time to resolution (MTTR) for security incidents, improving the organization's overall resilience to cyber threats.
Conclusion
Our project highlights our commitment to delivering impactful, tailor-made solutions that address complex challenges. By combining modern technologies with a deep understanding of cybersecurity needs, we created a platform that empowers organizations to respond to threats with precision and confidence.
Features
On-Demand forensic scans
Users can initiate targeted scans through an intuitive interface to analyze specific infrastructure components.
Comprehensive artifact collection
Collects vital data such as logs, configurations, and runtime states for detailed forensic analysis.
Secure data handling
Ensures secure upload and storage of forensic artifacts in a dedicated environment for review.
Scalable and flexible design
Adaptable to diverse infrastructure types, maintaining high performance and reliability.
Modern tech stack
Backend powered by Nest.js and TypeScript, frontend built with Vue.js for seamless interaction. Kafka for real-time data processing and MongoDB for fast data storage and retrieval.
Automated deployment and management
Ansible automates resource provisioning, ensuring consistent configurations and reducing manual errors.
Integration with security workflows
Centralized repository for forensic data enables faster collaboration and reduces MTTR for incidents.
Proactive and reactive functionality
Functions as both a monitoring tool and a forensic solution, enhancing security postures.
User-friendly interface
Streamlines the scanning process, making it accessible for security teams with minimal learning curve.
Commitment to cybersecurity excellence
Tailor-made design to address complex cybersecurity challenges with precision and confidence.