Ransomware Recovery and Cloud Resilience (AWS)

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The Challenge

A cross-border logistics company operating trucking routes between Mexico and the U.S. was hit by a severe ransomware attack. Critical files were encrypted, core systems went down, and day-to-day operations stalled—disrupting supply chains and putting customer relationships at risk.  

The Solution

We stabilized operations first, then rebuilt for long-term resilience—moving from emergency recovery to a secure cloud foundation. 

  • Rapid incident mobilization to assess and isolate impacted systems, as well as execute a recovery plan.  

  • Ad hoc recovery infrastructure by standing up a temporary data center inside a warehouse to restore essential services despite warehouse-centric constraints.  

  • Cloud resilience strategy using AWS to harden the environment against repeat attacks and reduce dependence on fragile on-prem patterns.  

  • Trust-building and enablement through hands-on education with engineering and leadership—addressing cloud concerns with transparent communication and measurable progress.  

  • Phased AWS migration roadmap built from a full infrastructure assessment and collaborative planning sessions to minimize disruption while moving critical workloads first.  

  • Training + implementation support covering provisioning, security configuration, and performance optimization—so the team could operate the AWS environment independently.  

The Impact

The company restored business continuity quickly—and emerged with a more secure, scalable operating model built for the realities of modern threats.

Business continuity restored with critical workloads successfully transitioned to AWS for higher resilience and availability.  

  • Stronger ransomware defenses through cloud-native services and security best practices designed to reduce repeat exposure.  

  • Greater agility to respond to changing market conditions and scale operations without rebuilding infrastructure.  

  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and reducing overhead tied to legacy infrastructure.