Ironbank’s original platform struggled to keep pace with modern federal cybersecurity expectations.
These gaps created risk and made it harder to scale the system securely.
Fearless worked closely with the Ironbank team to build a more secure, resilient foundation, without compromising speed or flexibility.
We built continuous ATO pipelines with automated security scanning. By integrating tools like SonarQube, Fortify, Anchor, and TruffleHog into CI/CD pipelines, we helped the team:
The approach passed initial ATO reviews with fewer than 50 findings across 50,000 lines of code.
We enforced strict identity and access management. Using Keycloak, AppGate, OpenID Connect, and MFA/CAC authentication, we implemented granular role-based access controls (RBAC). These controls prevent lateral movement and ensure only authorized users can access sensitive resources.
We protected data at rest and in transit. Mutual TLS within Kubernetes clusters, plus database encryption via AWS RDS and Secrets Manager, provided full-spectrum encryption and secure service communication.
We integrated proactive monitoring and forensic readiness. Centralized logging, real-time alerting with Grafana, and enhanced traceability gave the team the tools they needed. They can now:
Vulnerability ingestion was redesigned to prevent lock contention and denial-of-service risks.
With automated scanning, identity controls, and forensic tools built in from the start, Ironbank now operates with stronger defenses, lower risk, and greater agility.
The platform is well-positioned to meet the demands of evolving frameworks like NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP, without slowing delivery or compromising control.