--- title: CITSmart Cloud Architecture slug: en/citsmart-cloud-architecture description: Learn how CITSmart utilizes Amazon Web Services (AWS) to provide a highly scalable and secure SaaS computing platform for their global expansion. Discover their commitment to customer data security and compliance with international regulations, as well as docTags: createdAt: 2021-10-25T18:09:38.000Z --- Focused on a global expansion, and a technological infrastructure that meets the requirements of our customers and partners, **CITSmart** opted for the **SaaS **(**Software As a Service**) model to **ensure agility in delivering solutions to our customers and partners, and provide a resilient, reliable and secure infrastructure**. In the cloud, we have a computational infrastructure and a network architecture designed to meet the highest technological and security requirements of the world market. Following the example of large companies offering their services based on cloud-based solutions, **CITSmart** uses the technology and security features provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Using the AWS cloud, we, our partners, and customers can enjoy: - A highly scalable computing platform with high reliability and availability and physical security designed for large scales. - A legacy of managing various compliance programs and certifications. This means that we automatically inherit compliance with various infrastructure requirements and standards. In addition to the capabilities provided by the cloud, **CITSmart** seeks to **maintain the security and privacy of its customers' data through internal policies and the adoption of standards** to ensure compliance with international regulatory requirements. ## Cloud Architecture Overview A basic overview of how the **CITSmart** **Cloud **works can be seen in the diagram below: ### Cloud ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/pu5VMc-2TW3GQX4ly5Xp7/pDGmN9LTgYANIZZS4DQy5_image.png) ### On-premises ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/pu5VMc-2TW3GQX4ly5Xp7/96q8l7t6e2mjLPdQH72L7_image.png) ### INV/EVM ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/pu5VMc-2TW3GQX4ly5Xp7/RA1QLJHhkzeCzKtNwRqAa_image.png) ## CITSmart Cloud Security **CITSmart** has security compliance based on the following areas in which it is responsible within the cloud environment: - **Customer Data** - **Platform, Applications, Identity **& **Access Management** - **Operating System**, **Network **& **Firewall** - **Client-side data Encryption** - **Data Integrity Authentication** - **Server-side Encryption** (File system and data) - **Network Traffic Protection** (encryption, integrity, identity) For each area above, we have technical security processes and measures that ensure security compliance based on best market practices.