Guidance for SWIFT Alliance Lite2 on AWS
Overview
This Guidance enables financial institutions to securely connect to the SWIFT network using cloud-native VPN solutions on AWS instead of traditional hardware devices. While deployable in a single Availability Zone for small to medium messaging volumes, the architecture can be expanded to dual Availability Zones to achieve maximum reliability and fault tolerance for critical financial operations.
How it works
Alliance Connect Virtual Gold
This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Gold connectivity.
Alliance Connect Virtual Silver
This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Silver connectivity.
Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze
This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze connectivity.
Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze (Single Instance)
This architecture diagram shows a standardized environment for connecting to the SWIFT network using Alliance Connect Virtual Bronze connectivity with a single instance.
Benefits
Fortify financial network resilience
Establish a secure, highly available SWIFT connectivity infrastructure that automatically adapts to potential disruptions. Leverage multi-Availability Zone architecture, automated security controls, and intelligent failover mechanisms for continuous, compliant financial messaging with minimal operational overhead.
Accelerate secure financial communications
Transform your SWIFT network infrastructure by combining advanced security, performance, and cost efficiency. Eliminate manual configuration complexities by using automated deployment, centralized monitoring, and optimized network connectivity that meets stringent financial industry security standards.
Optimize sustainable financial technology
Modernize your financial network infrastructure with an environmentally conscious, high-performance cloud environment. Reduce your carbon footprint by leveraging energy-efficient AWS services that automatically scale, optimize resource utilization, and provide comprehensive visibility into your SWIFT infrastructure.
Disclaimer
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