Simplifying Secure Lab Access at Scale: TCM Security Builds Browser-Based Training with AWS

Industry

Startups & Software

Teams & Services

Cloud Acceleration

Tech & Tools

Cloudformation, Lambda, VDI

Key Data Points

Eliminated VPN dependency for lab access

Enabled cross-device support via HTML-based browser access

Improved security by fully segmenting lab networks and infrastructure

The Vision

Empower TCM Security with a scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure to rapidly provision isolated, hands-on lab environments—enabling them to grow their B2B capabilities and deliver seamless cybersecurity training experiences using AWS and open-source technologies.

The Goal

Implement automated, browser-accessible lab environments that are scalable, isolated, and easy to manage—ensuring a frictionless experience for learners and enterprise partners alike.

The Challenge

Legacy VPN-based lab deployments were clunky and created user friction

Complex client-side setups limited accessibility and scalability

The team lacked a secure, streamlined process for rapidly deploying isolated environments for enterprise-grade training

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The Solution

Protagona delivered a cloud-native Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment built on AWS using CloudFormation, Lambda, and open-source tech. Key features included:

Browser-based access to Kali Linux VMs—no VPN or local install required
Automated environment provisioning and teardown to reduce admin overhead
Secure network segmentation to isolate each lab and maintain compliance
Elastic scaling to support hundreds of simultaneous learners during live sessions or partner-led engagements

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OUTCOMES

As a team, we were struggling to properly implement some lab items within AWS. Protagona had a quick solution for what would have taken us hundreds of hours to figure out on our own. We are incredibly happy with the services received.

Heath Adams, CEO, TCM Security