Case Studies
Real-world examples of how we've helped organizations secure their assets, optimize costs, and build robust engineering cultures.
Comprehensive VAPT & Compliance Readiness
01The Challenge
Preparing for SOC2 Type II compliance, the client needed a deep vulnerability assessment of their entire AWS ecosystem and Next.js/Node.js application stack. They had previously relied on automated scanners which generated massive false positives.
02The Solution
Waqaya performed a manual, grey-box penetration test over 3 weeks. We evaluated IAM policies, RDS configurations, and complex business logic flaws in their transaction engine.
03The Result
Discovered 2 Critical and 5 High vulnerabilities missed by automated tools, including an IDOR in the payment API. We provided a prioritized remediation plan, reducing their attack surface and successfully clearing their compliance audit.
Cloud Infrastructure Hardening & Cost Optimization
01The Challenge
The client was experiencing unpredictable AWS bills ($80k+/mo) and suspected their multi-cluster Kubernetes environment was both over-provisioned and misconfigured securely.
02The Solution
Conducted a unified security and cost architecture review. We identified orphaned resources, radically simplified their VPC layout, and implemented strict RBAC and Network Policies across their EKS clusters.
03The Result
Reduced monthly AWS spend by 35% ($28k savings/mo) while simultaneously upgrading their security posture from a 'Grade D' to 'Grade A' against the CIS Kubernetes Benchmark.
Post-Breach Remediation & Security Engineering
01The Challenge
Following a minor data exposure incident caused by leaked credentials in source code, the client needed to completely overhaul their secret management and CI/CD pipelines.
02The Solution
Waqaya designed and integrated a centralized GitOps and HashiCorp Vault architecture. We trained their engineering team on secure coding practices and integrated automated secret scanning into GitHub Actions.
03The Result
Zero credential leaks in the 18 months following the engagement. Deployment speed actually increased by 20% due to standardized, secure, and automated pipelines.
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