Question 1

What is GovCloud secure infrastructure development?

Accepted Answer

GovCloud secure infrastructure development is the practice of designing, building, and operating cloud environments on sovereign government-only regions — primarily Azure Government and AWS GovCloud — to meet strict data-residency, compliance, and security requirements. It encompasses architecture design, zero-trust identity, hardened Kubernetes clusters, CI/CD pipelines with supply-chain attestation, and ongoing compliance monitoring for frameworks such as FedRAMP, DoD IL4/IL5, and NIST SP 800-53.

Question 2

Do you support DoD Impact Levels (IL4, IL5, IL6)?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We design architectures aligned to DoD Impact Level 4 and IL5 control baselines, including data categorization, boundary protection, continuous monitoring, and personnel security controls. For IL6 (classified) requirements we engage on a case-by-case basis and can advise on on-premise or private-cloud paths that satisfy those controls.

Question 3

Can you build for air-gapped / disconnected environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We have hands-on experience delivering fully disconnected and semi-connected deployments: private container registries, offline Helm/Terraform module caches, local identity providers (Keycloak), and automated compliance scanning that operates without internet egress. Our architecture patterns support both fully air-gapped edge nodes and hybrid hub-and-spoke topologies where a classification boundary separates the management plane from workloads.

Question 4

What IaC tools do you use?

Accepted Answer

Our primary infrastructure-as-code toolchain is Terraform for provisioning cloud resources and Ansible for configuration management and OS hardening. For GitOps continuous delivery we use ArgoCD and FluxCD depending on team preference and cluster topology. All IaC is stored in version-controlled repositories with branch-protection policies, SAST scanning, and signed commits as part of our supply-chain security posture.

Question 5

What security frameworks do you implement in cloud infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

We implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles per NIST SP 800-207, applying least-privilege access, microsegmentation, and continuous verification across all cloud services. Additional frameworks include FedRAMP, DoD Cloud Computing SRG, and NATO classification-equivalent guidelines depending on the security domain and partner nation requirements.

Question 6

Can you build zero-trust network architecture for defense environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zero-trust architecture is a core competency for our secure cloud practice. We design and implement identity-aware proxies, software-defined perimeters, and policy engines that enforce access controls based on identity, device posture, and context — rather than network location. This is essential for multi-classification-domain environments and cloud-native deployments.

Question 7

How do you handle data encryption and key management in classified cloud systems?

Accepted Answer

We implement encryption at rest and in transit using FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules where required. Key management follows HSM-backed architectures with key rotation, separation of duties, and audit logging aligned to classified data handling requirements. We work within the constraints of the applicable national or NATO classification framework.

Question 8

Do you support hybrid cloud deployments spanning multiple security domains?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We design hybrid architectures spanning on-premises classified infrastructure and cloud environments at different security classification levels. Cross-domain data flows are mediated through validated guards or cross-domain solutions to enforce information control policy. Architecture decisions are scoped during the requirements phase in consultation with your security accreditation authority.

Question 9

What monitoring and incident response capabilities do secure cloud systems require?

Accepted Answer

Secure cloud environments built by Corvus include centralised log management with SIEM integration, real-time alerting on security events, automated incident response playbooks for common threat patterns, and forensic capture capabilities. All monitoring is designed to meet the audit and evidence requirements of the applicable security accreditation standard.

Question 10

How do we start a secure cloud infrastructure project with Corvus?

Accepted Answer

Secure cloud projects begin with a security architecture review of your current environment and requirements. We produce a design covering identity, network segmentation, data flow, and monitoring architecture before proceeding to implementation. Contact us via the form on this page or at contact@corvusintell.com.

GovCloud Beveiligde Infrastructuur Ontwikkeling

De Uitdaging

Wat Wij Bouwen

Azure Gov / AWS GovCloud Architecturen

Kubernetes Defensieklasse Clusters

CI/CD met Supply-Chain Attestatie

Zero-Trust Identiteit

Luchtgegapte & Niet-Verbonden Implementaties

IaC met Terraform & GitOps

ISO 27001 Gecertificeerde Levering

Dezelfde architecturen die onze producten draaien, draaien ook de uwe

Technologiestack

Waarom Corvus

ISO 27001:2022 Gecertificeerd

Bewezen Staat van Dienst in Defensie

Compliance-Eerst Engineering

Veelgestelde Vragen

Begin uw beveiligde cloudopdracht

Technische Artikelen