Setting Up Neu Money’s Production Environment with Security

This document is a technical report detailing the collaboration between Neu Money and Zarthi to establish a secure production environment for Neu Money's financial services application. Neu Money, a financial services provider based in Memphis, aims to empower college students in the USA by offering a transparent credit card service. The report outlines the challenges faced by Neu Money, including the need for a robust infrastructure that adheres to AWS best practices for deployment and security. Zarthi provided infrastructural support, implementing AWS Control Tower to govern a multi-account AWS environment, centralizing network communications, and conducting monthly security health checks. The report also highlights the impact of these efforts, including improved infrastructure security, reduced overhead expenses, and enhanced governance of the application deployment. Additionally, it mentions proposed assessments for further cost savings and maintaining a strong security posture.