Secure cloud architecture

Platform technology overview

AskforSkin is built on a secure cloud stack to support structured records, team access, and reliable availability for everyday workflow needs.

A dependable foundation for secure collaboration

AskforSkin uses Amazon Web Services to support storage, access control, and reliable delivery of its web-based workflow platform.

AWS allows the product to run with managed infrastructure for file storage, application hosting, and data access across a distributed team.

Security and availability matter. The platform is designed with cloud-based controls for access, storage, and operational resilience, while remaining simple for team adoption.
AWS Architecture — AskforSkin Platform
Presentation
Browser Client
AWS CloudFront

Application
Amazon EC2
AWS Lambda

Storage
Amazon S3
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Amazon RDS

Security
AWS IAM
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AWS VPC

Platform infrastructure

AskforSkin uses a practical cloud setup to keep the product reliable, secure, and easy to maintain.

AWS

Amazon EC2

App Hosting Scalable Reliable

Application services run on managed compute resources that can scale up and down based on workload demands.

AWS

Amazon S3

File Storage Secure Durable

Client files and shared documents are stored in a durable cloud object store with controlled access.

AWS

Amazon RDS

Structured Data Managed Reliable

Operational data is stored in a managed relational database so the platform can maintain consistent records and reporting.

AWS

AWS IAM & VPC

Access Control Isolation Security

Identity policies and private networking help keep access limited to approved users and operations.

How requests move through the platform

A simple, secure flow from browser access to stored records and team visibility.

1

Users sign in from the browser

Authenticated users access the web application through a secure browser session.

2

Data is written to cloud storage

Records, uploads, and notes are stored in resilient cloud services with controlled permissions.

3

Team members view and update records

Each user sees the information relevant to their role, helping the team operate with less friction.

A practical cloud setup for early-stage growth

AskforSkin is designed to remain simple to operate while growing from pilot usage into broader team adoption.

The platform uses managed services to reduce the operational burden of maintaining a custom infrastructure stack.

This keeps the product easier to support while providing the reliability and access controls expected by professional teams.

Cloud-first by design. AskforSkin is built to be dependable, secure, and simple to maintain while supporting day-to-day collaboration.

Example service stack

Service Use
Amazon EC2 Application hosting
Amazon S3 File and document storage
Amazon RDS Structured records
AWS IAM Access control