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Cloud Migration

Overview of Cloud Migration

What is Cloud MIgration? Cloud Migration is a process of transferring data, applications, and business elements into the cloud or from one cloud to another.

What are the reasons for Cloud Migration? The reasons for Cloud Migration are simple:

  • Substantial Cost Saving.
  • Scalability
  • Flexibility
  • Mobility
  • Integration
  • Better Storage

The three services of Cloud Migration are:

  • Infrastructure - This Service Include Nine Elements out of which 4 are run by User and Other 5 by Vendor.
  • Platform - Even this service includes 9 elements out of which 1 is run by User and 8 By Vendor.
  • Software - This service has 9 elements out of which all are run by Vendor.

SAP MIGRATION TO AWS

Cloud Migration Phases and Methodology

Riskpro India’s Cloud Migration Risk Approach:

PRE- This approach Includes-

  • Risk Strategy / Planning
  • Data Governance support
  • Migration readiness
  • Skill acquisition
  • Management Reporting
  • Communications
  • Roadmap for Migration

IN- This Approach Includes-

  • Project Management and Oversight of your migration
  • BCP /DR plans
  • First-responders
  • Crises handling
  • Backup plans
  • Advisory on IT Infrastructure and options
  • SAP, Cloud, IT Resources

POST- This approach includes-

  • Cloud Risk audit
  • Cloud Governance
  • Cyber Security Controls
  • Compliance
  • Process audit
  • SOP re-writes

What Can Go Wrong in Cloud Migration?

  • Not thinking about the project thoroughly without keeping risk in mind.
  • Underestimating Data Governance Challenges.
  • Errors such as Sizing Errors, Latency Errors, and Capacity Errors
  • Hardware is AWS and Sources is SAP, Data is the main problem.
  • If Source is SAP then what about all the non-SAP migration?
  • What about a one-off, once-a-year, or once in a blue moon application?
  • Lack of skillsets to do the job.
  • Not Taking one step at a time – learning. Taking on too much. Adding, changing. Each installation, Installation may be unique.
  • Not putting Contingency Planning in Place.
  • BCP and DR must support the INTERIM stage.
  • The business process must be updated.

10 Rules of Good Migration 1. Understand why you are migrating the data 2. Create and Map out a clear plan for Migration. 3. Get everyone on Board 4. Full inventory of all applications Including Legacy 5. Set Downtime Limits 6. Develop a Strong Contingency Plan 7. Don’t forget the trivial Contingency risks 8. Take Small Steps Instead of giant leaps 9. Don’t forget the Old Equipment 10. Update Business Process & SOP

Cyber Security Risk- A Key Component Of Cloud Migration

Cyber Security Policy 1. Develop a Board approved Cyber Security Policy and Cyber Crisis Management Policy 2. Establish governance to address cyber risks 3. Align to Best practices

Inventory of Cyber Risks 1. Develop Risk register specific to cyber threats 2. Identify gaps in network security and IT access control risks

Continuous monitoring (SOC) 1. Perform independent Cyber-Risk audit services assessment 2. Support on SOC operations. 3. VA/PT services

Cyber Crisis Management Plan 1. Board approved CCMP 2. Testing of CCMP on an annual basis 3. Diagnostic gaps in Crisis Management Framework

Cybersecurity indicators 1. Develop Key Risk Indicators to track risks and preparedness 2. Periodic audit of cyber threats and report testing to Risk Committees

Cyber-security Awareness Training 1. 2 Days awareness training across Institution 2. Online E-Learning modules for mass awareness 3. Reasonable training fees per participant or per day rates

How Riskpro can help?

Riskpro can assist you with any of the above components. For more details, please email info@riskpro.in