Enterprise-Grade Features

Deploy in 5 minutes with CloudFormation. Data never leaves your AWS account. Comprehensive automated testing ensures your RDS snapshots are complete, recoverable, and ready when you need them most. Based on research*, regular backup testing is critical - 46% never test*, 78% lost data despite backups*, and 77% encounter test failures*. Learn how it works or view pricing.

Automated
Secure
Data Residency Compliant
Scalable
Fast

Core Features

Everything you need for comprehensive RDS snapshot validation

CloudFormation Deployment

Download CloudFormation from backoffice, execute to create IAM role, launch deployment from interface. We assume role to deploy EventBridge, Step Functions, and Lambdas that detect snapshots with "snapshotshield" tag.

  • Deploy in 5 minutes
  • Data never leaves your account
  • Multi-engine support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora)
  • Cross-region monitoring

Complete Restoration

Full database restoration in isolated VPC environments with unique CIDR blocks for complete security isolation.

  • RDS Serverless v2 for cost optimization
  • Isolated network environments
  • Automatic resource cleanup
  • Handles databases up to 100GB

Integrity Testing

Comprehensive validation including table counts, row counts, schema validation, and query execution testing for all plans.

  • Schema validation
  • Data integrity checks
  • Performance benchmarking
  • Query execution testing

Source Database Comparison

Advanced feature that compares restored snapshot data with live source database to detect discrepancies and ensure complete data integrity.

Enterprise Plan Only

  • Row count comparison
  • Schema structure validation
  • Data consistency checks
  • Detailed discrepancy reports

Detailed Reporting

JSON and CSV reports with actionable insights, trend analysis, and compliance-ready documentation.

  • Multiple export formats (JSON, CSV)
  • Historical trend analysis
  • Audit-friendly documentation
  • Detailed error analysis

Real-time Alerts

SNS integration for instant notifications via email, Slack, PagerDuty, or custom webhook endpoints.

  • Multi-channel notifications
  • Custom alert thresholds
  • Integration with existing tools
  • Instant failure notifications

Data Residency & Security

Data residency compliant architecture. Isolated VPCs, encrypted secrets, least-privilege access, and complete audit trails for enterprise compliance.

  • Data Residency Compliant
  • SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS ready
  • Encrypted data handling
  • Complete audit logging

Simple Three-Tier Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your needs. All plans include CloudFormation deployment and data residency compliance.

Developer

€10
per month ($10)
14-day trial
  • 100 validations/month
  • CloudFormation deployment
  • Perfect for dev/test
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Team

€50
per month ($50)
  • 1,000 validations/month
  • Slack & CloudWatch integration
  • Production ready
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Enterprise

€150
per month ($150)
99.9% SLA
  • Unlimited validations
  • Source DB comparison
  • Full compliance
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CloudFormation Architecture

Built on AWS best practices with modern serverless architecture. Deploy in your AWS account with one-click CloudFormation.

CloudFormation

One-click deployment in your AWS account. Data never leaves your environment.

Step Functions

Workflow orchestration with no timeouts, handles complex validation workflows reliably

Lambda (ARM/Graviton)

8 specialized functions optimized for ARM processors, delivering 76% cost savings

RDS Serverless v2

Cost-optimized restoration that scales to zero when not in use

EventBridge

Event-driven automation that triggers validation on new snapshots

Advanced Features

Enterprise-grade capabilities for mission-critical environments

Monitoring & Observability

CloudWatch Integration

Complete metrics, logs, and alarms for all validation activities

Performance Metrics

Track validation duration, success rates, and cost per validation

Historical Analysis

Trend analysis and pattern recognition for validation results

Compliance & Security

Compliance Ready

SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS compliant architecture and documentation

Access Control

IAM roles with minimal permissions and complete audit trails

Secret Management

AWS Secrets Manager integration for secure credential handling

Performance Metrics

Proven performance in production environments

5-20
Minutes
Validation time (depending on database size)
99.9%
Reliability
Success rate in production environments
76%
Cost Savings
Compared to traditional approaches
100GB
Max Database
Handles large databases reliably

Use Cases

Real-world scenarios where SnapshotShield delivers value

E-commerce Platform

Challenge: Daily snapshots of 50GB customer database needed validation

Solution: Automated nightly validation with source comparison

Result: Detected corrupted snapshot before Black Friday, saved 1.8M€ in potential losses

Healthcare SaaS

Challenge: HIPAA compliance required backup validation documentation

Solution: Automated validation with detailed audit reports

Result: Passed compliance audit, reduced manual testing by 95%

Financial Services

Challenge: Multiple databases across regions needed validation

Solution: Multi-region deployment with centralized reporting

Result: 100% backup confidence, reduced RTO from hours to minutes

Industry Best Practices for Backup Testing

Based on comprehensive research* on backup testing and recoverability, these practices are essential for reliable data protection.

Essential Testing Procedures

Regular Testing Schedule

Establish consistent backup testing intervals based on data criticality and change frequency.

Automated Validation

Eliminate human error with automated testing tools that provide consistent, reliable results.

Comprehensive Integrity Checks

Test full restoration, schema validation, data integrity, and query execution capabilities.

Detailed Documentation

Maintain comprehensive records of all testing activities for compliance and audit purposes.

Key Performance Metrics

Recovery Time Objective (RTO)

Define and validate acceptable recovery time targets for different systems and scenarios.

Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Establish acceptable data loss thresholds and ensure backups meet these requirements.

Success Rate Monitoring

Track backup validation success rates and identify patterns in failures or issues.

Performance Optimization

Continuously evaluate and improve backup and recovery performance metrics.

Critical Industry Findings

Multiple studies reveal alarming backup testing gaps:

  • 46% never test* their backup recovery
  • 78% lost data* despite having backups
  • 77% encounter failures* when testing
  • • Only 42% successfully restore* all data
  • 23% never test* backups at all
  • Automated testing eliminates human error

Solution: Organizations implementing regular automated backup testing experience significantly reduced data loss incidents, faster recovery times, and better compliance outcomes.

Ready to Experience These Features?

Try the Developer plan with a 14-day free trial and see how SnapshotShield can transform your backup validation process.

Developer plan: 14-day free trial • No credit card required • Full feature access