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Enable Secure Cloud Research Enclave with Amazon WorkSpaces

The secure research enclave project demonstrates how AWS End User Computing (EUC) services can transform scientific research. This case study explores the project's use case, challenges, solutions, and implementation, highlighting how a well-architected cloud environment enhances security and user experience.

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Dzung Nguyen
Published Oct 18, 2024
Last Modified Mar 4, 2025
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In today's rapidly evolving research landscape, organizations are increasingly turning to cloud technology to enhance data management, security, and accessibility. The secure research enclave project is a prime example of how leveraging AWS End User Computing (EUC) services can revolutionize the scientific research sector. This case study delves into the use case, challenges, solutions, and implementation details of a secure research enclave project, showcasing how a well-architected cloud environment can drive significant improvements in efficiency and user satisfaction.
Use Case
The Secure Research Enclave project aimed to simplify the scientific research by leveraging AWS Cloud to enhance data management, security, and accessibility. The primary goal was to implement a secure and scalable environment that would support the organization's growing needs and improve overall efficiency.
Challenges
The project faced several challenges:
  1. Data Security: Ensuring the security of sensitive data was paramount. The solution needed to comply with stringent regulatory requirements.
  2. Scalability: The existing infrastructure was not scalable, leading to performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
  3. Integration: Integrating the new solution with existing systems and workflows without causing disruptions was a significant challenge.
  4. User Training: Ensuring that the IT staff and end-users were adequately trained to use the new system effectively.
Solution Overview
To address these challenges, the project team implemented a comprehensive solution that t utilized several AWS services to achieve its goals. Here are the key services that were implemented:
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Secure Enclave Solution diagram
Solution diagram
  1. AWS Landing Zone: This service provided a secure and scalable foundation for the organization's cloud environment. It helped in setting up a multi-account AWS environment based on AWS best practices
  2. Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): The VPC was configured to support the new solution, including setting up subnets, internet gateways, and Elastic Network Adaptors. This ensured a secure and isolated environment for the organization's resources
  3. Amazon WorkSpaces: Virtual desktops were deployed using Amazon WorkSpaces to provide secure and efficient access to applications and data. This service allowed users to access their desktops from anywhere, enhancing flexibility and productivity
  4. AWS Managed Microsoft AD Services: Active Directory services were managed using AWS Managed Microsoft AD, which helped in integrating with existing on-premises directories and simplifying the management of directory services in the cloud
  5. Amazon S3 File Gateway: Provide a seamless method for user to access Amazon S3 to store and access archive repositories, application data.
  6. Amazon S3 and S3 Endpoints: S3 endpoint provides a private and secure connection from the WorkSpaces VPC to Amazon S3.
     
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