endorsedOngoing

Remote Desktop Codec and PAM Security Development for Wayk Now

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Embedded Software Development • Cybersecurity

Industry

Information Technology

Duration

94 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 October 2018

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Devolutions, Inc.

Canada

Project Summary

Apriorit provided ongoing development support to Devolutions (Wayk Now) starting in October 2018, reimplementing a codec in Rust for WebAssembly and building security-focused components such as an authentication proxy and RDP stack. Deliverables were highly tested with documented usage and the engagement used a dedicated developer and project manager for continuity. The client praised the quality, speed, and project management of Apriorit's work.

Key Challenges

Develop a new codec usable for both native mobile apps and web-based applications.
Proxy remote desktop traffic for inspection.
Add security features to evolve the product into a privileged access management solution.

Project Deliverables

Re-implemented the JFWX codec in Rust compatible with WebAssembly
Cross-platform codec repurposed for use in C and web-based clients
Functional proxy for authentication using temporary credentials
RDP stack and full connection sequence implemented in Rust
High-test-coverage deliverables and documentation

Project Solution

Apriorit reimplemented the JFWX codec in Rust to be compatible with WebAssembly and repurposed the same code for use in the client's C program and future web-based client. They implemented a functional proxy to handle authentication using temporary credentials to avoid exposing real passwords and progressed to implementing an RDP stack and full connection sequence in Rust. The vendor provided rapid iterations, extensive unit testing, documentation, and a dedicated developer plus a project manager for the ongoing engagement.

Project Outcome

Deliverables had over 90% unit test coverage and were considered very high quality.
The first project was completed quickly and subsequent work advanced rapidly.
Project management was seamless with a dedicated project manager.
Provided documentation and robust testing for delivered components.

Platforms

Web
Mobile

Tech Stack

Rust
C

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Apriorit has contributed high-level technical acumen and insight to transform a web- and mobile-based remote desktop product into a complete solution for PAM with sophisticated security features. The team managed the project seamlessly and delivered fully tested, flawless deliverables.”
Marc-André Moreau
Wayk Product Manager
Date: 06/05/2019