Resiliency

Controls for resiliency.

RS-1: Multi-AZ Deployment

Group: Resiliency

Control Statement

Deploy the system in [ insert: param, rs-1_prm_1 ] availability zones (AZs) within the region.

Control Recommendations

Utilise cloud-native services for load-balancing and auto-scaling across multiple AZs. Implement health checks and automated failover mechanisms to redirect traffic. Ensure data is replicated across multiple AZs.

Risk Statement

Failure to deploy services across multiple availability zones increases the risk of extended service outages due to a single point of failure.

Parameters

RS-2: Dynamic Resource Scaling

Group: Resiliency

Control Statement

Implement and utilise dynamic resource scaling techniques in the system.

Control Recommendations

Resource optimisation techniques such as load balancing and auto-scaling should be employed to maximise resource utilisation and minimise idle resources by adjusting to real-time demand fluctuations.

Refer to the AWS Well-Architected Framework's 'Reliability' pillar for further guidance on implementing resilient systems.

Risk Statement

Failure to implement dynamic resource scaling may lead to inefficient resource utilisation and potential service degradation during spikes in demand. This can lead to system outages during peak loads, reducing overall system performance and reliability.

RS-3: Load Testing

Group: Resiliency

Control Statement

Perform load testing every [ insert: param, rs-3_prm_1 ] days.

Control Recommendations

Load testing should be conducted on a replica of the production system. The load should mimic real user traffic.

Risk Statement

Inadequate load testing may lead to unexpected system failures during periods of high demand, leading to service interruptions.

Parameters