Securitysnares Dashboard Full-Stack Web Application Development

SecuritySnares is a cybersecurity company specializing in anti-ransomware and anti-malware solutions designed to safeguard organizations from evolving cyber threats. Their flagship product, RansomSnare, provides proactive, real-time detection of zero-day ransomware attacks without relying on traditional machine learning or signature-based systems. They developed RansomSnare sensor that detect the ransomsnare or malware and web dashboard that displays the these detected data.

Description

The SecuritySnares Dashboard provides a centralized, user-friendly interface for monitoring and managing the RansomSnare system's performance and security metrics.
The dashboard enables security teams to quickly detect threats, track incidents, and gain insights into system health across various endpoints.
By offering real-time alerts and in-depth analytics, the dashboard supports proactive security management, allowing users to take immediate action to mitigate potential threats before they escalate.

My Role

As a Full-Stack Developer, I contributed to the design, development, and maintenance of the SecuritySnares Dashboard.
My role focused on creating a seamless user interface with Vue.js for real-time data visualization and ensuring secure, scalable back-end functionality with Django.
I was also responsible for optimizing system performance, adding features for different user roles, and implementing secure, automated deployment practices.

Challenges and Solutions

  • Real-Time Alerts and Data Management: The RansomSnare system sends an average of 5-6 real-time alerts from its sensors. Managing these alerts without latency was critical. I used Pusher for instant notifications and Celery with Redis to handle background tasks, allowing the dashboard to process, filter, and display alerts in real-time without performance issues.
  • Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): With multiple user roles—Superadmin, MSSP-Organization Admin, and Normal User—it was essential to implement robust access control. I developed a role-based access control system that tailored the dashboard features based on user type, ensuring secure and personalized user experiences.
  • Scalable Deployment: Initially deployed on AWS RDS and EC2, the dashboard was later migrated to AWS ECS and ECR to support auto-scaling and cost-effectiveness. This migration allowed for seamless scaling based on system demand, improving cost management and platform resilience.

Key Features Developed

  • Alerts Management: Enabled real-time alerts that could be filtered and aggregated. Built functionality for allow/disallow decisions on alerts, giving security teams quick control over threat management.
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Integrated MFA to enhance user access security, which is critical for a cybersecurity-focused platform.
  • API Key Management: Developed secure API key management functionality, allowing safe API access and usage within the platform.
  • User and Agent Management Implemented tools for MSSP admins to manage users and agents, including installing, uninstalling, and configuring RansomSnare agents across endpoints.
  • Audit Trail Added comprehensive logging of user actions for security and compliance, supporting accountability and transparency within the platform.

Impact

The SecuritySnares Dashboard provided clients with real-time visibility and control over ransomware and malware threats, significantly enhancing proactive security management. The dashboard’s role-based access and real-time analytics allowed security teams to act swiftly, minimizing potential damages from ransomware attacks. Clients reported improved response times and overall platform reliability, reinforcing SecuritySnares’ value as a trusted cybersecurity provider.