Critical Security Context
The current Youth Management Portal is built on end-of-life .NET frameworks that no longer receive security patches from Microsoft. This creates significant vulnerabilities for a system that:
- Processes $4MM+ annually in payment transactions (PCI-DSS scope)
- Manages 110,000+ parent accounts with children's data (COPPA compliance)
- Serves as a public-facing platform with multiple attack surfaces
Migration Strategy Overview
This roadmap prioritizes security exposure over feature completeness, replacing the most vulnerable and publicly-exposed components first while maintaining operational continuity. The approach uses a strangler fig pattern where new Laravel/Vue components gradually replace legacy .NET modules.
Technology Stack
| Layer | Technology | Security Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Backend | Laravel 11 on PHP 8.3+ | Active security patches, built-in CSRF protection, encryption, secure password hashing |
| Frontend | Vue.js 3 / Nuxt 3 | Modern XSS protection, Content Security Policy support, regular security updates |
| Infrastructure | AWS (ECS/Fargate, RDS, S3) | SOC 2, ISO 27001, managed security updates |
| Database | PostgreSQL 16 or MySQL 8 | Encryption at rest, automated backups, active security patches |
| Cache/Queue | Redis 7 (AWS ElastiCache) | TLS encryption, VPC isolation, automated patching |
Security Risk Assessment
Components prioritized by exposure level and data sensitivity:
| Component | Risk Level | Exposure Vector | Compliance Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Registration Portal | Critical | Public internet, unauthenticated access | COPPA, PCI-DSS |
| Payment Processing | Critical | $4MM+ transactions, cardholder data | PCI-DSS |
| Authentication System | Critical | All portals, credential storage | All compliance frameworks |
| Parent Portal | High | Public internet, child data access | COPPA |
| Mobile API Endpoints | High | Public API, token-based auth | COPPA |
| Admin Platform | Medium | Internal network, privileged access | All compliance frameworks |
| Trainer/Coach Portals | Medium | Authenticated, limited data scope | COPPA (limited) |
Phased Migration Roadmap
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Phase 0: Security Foundation & Infrastructure
Critical PriorityObjective: Establish secure AWS infrastructure and authentication layer to protect all subsequent deployments.
Key Deliverables:
- AWS Security Hardening:
- VPC with private subnets for application/database layers
- AWS WAF configuration (OWASP Top 10 rules, rate limiting)
- Security groups with least-privilege access
- AWS Shield Standard for DDoS protection
- CloudTrail audit logging for all API calls
- Authentication & Authorization:
- Laravel Sanctum/Passport implementation
- Multi-factor authentication (TOTP/SMS)
- SSO integration (SAML/OIDC) for existing identity providers
- Session management with Redis (encrypted, short-lived tokens)
- Role-based access control (RBAC) foundation
- Data Security:
- PostgreSQL/MySQL with encryption at rest (AWS KMS)
- TLS 1.3 enforcement across all connections
- Application-level encryption for PHI using Laravel's encrypter
- Secrets management via AWS Secrets Manager
- Monitoring & Response:
- AWS GuardDuty for threat detection
- CloudWatch alerting for security events
- Laravel's audit logging middleware for all sensitive operations
- Incident response runbooks
Security Milestone: All components deployed in subsequent phases will inherit these security controls. This foundation addresses the most critical EOL .NET vulnerabilities by establishing modern, actively-patched infrastructure.
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Phase 1: Public Registration Portal & Payment Processing
Critical PriorityObjective: Replace the highest-risk public-facing components handling unauthenticated traffic and payment data.
Key Deliverables:
- Public Registration Portal (Nuxt 3):
- Server-side rendered Nuxt application for SEO and security
- Program listing and search (public, no auth required)
- Multi-step registration flow with client-side validation
- COPPA-compliant parental consent workflow
- Shopping cart with session persistence
- Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to prevent XSS
- Payment Processing (PCI-DSS Compliant):
- Cybersource/Stripe tokenization (no card data stored)
- Checkout flow isolated in PCI scope
- Webhook handlers for payment confirmations
- Automated fraud detection integration
- PCI logging (all payment actions audited)
- Account Creation & Management:
- Secure password requirements (bcrypt hashing, minimum complexity)
- Email verification with time-limited tokens
- Password reset flow with rate limiting
- Profile management (parent and child accounts)
- Security Hardening:
- Rate limiting on registration and login endpoints
- CAPTCHA integration to prevent bot registrations
- Input sanitization and validation on all forms
- SQL injection prevention via Eloquent ORM
Legacy Coexistence: New registration portal runs at new.redbullsyouthsoccer.com while legacy .NET system remains at old subdomain. DNS cutover occurs after UAT. Old registration disabled immediately to eliminate EOL exposure.
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Phase 2: Parent Portal & Medical Data Handling
High PriorityObjective: Secure parent-facing features and medical data storage.
Key Deliverables:
- Authenticated Parent Portal (Vue 3 SPA):
- Dashboard with family account overview
- Child profile management (COPPA-compliant data handling)
- Registration history and receipts
- Schedule and attendance viewing
- Evaluation/report card access
- Medical & Health Forms:
- Dynamic form builder for medical intake
- Immunization record upload with encrypted storage (S3 + KMS)
- Health questionnaire with conditional logic
- E-signature integration for medical waivers
- Access audit logging (track all views/edits)
- Automated data retention policies
- Data Privacy Controls:
- Parental consent management (COPPA right to review/delete)
- Data export functionality (GDPR-style data portability)
- Account deletion with data anonymization
- Marketing opt-in/opt-out management
- Mobile API (for future mobile app):
- RESTful API endpoints with JWT authentication
- Rate limiting per API key
- API versioning for backward compatibility
- OAuth 2.0 scopes for granular permissions
Compliance Milestone: With Phase 2 complete, all COPPA-regulated data handling moves off EOL .NET platform. Legacy medical data migrated with full encryption and audit trail.
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Phase 3: Financial Operations & Contract Management
High PriorityObjective: Migrate financial systems handling $4MM+ in annual transactions to secure platform.
Key Deliverables:
- Invoice & Billing System:
- Invoice generation and management
- Payment gateway integration (Cybersource) with tokenization
- Recurring billing for seasonal programs
- Promo codes and discount engine
- Member credits and refund processing
- Financial audit logging (all transactions tracked)
- Contract Management:
- Training agreement workflow
- Camp agreement templates
- E-signature integration (DocuSign/Adobe Sign)
- Contract versioning and approval workflow
- Secure PDF storage (S3 with server-side encryption)
- Sales Pipeline:
- Lead and opportunity management
- Sales reporting dashboard
- Budget management and tracking
- Billing code management for financial reporting
- Financial Reporting:
- Revenue reports with drill-down capabilities
- Transaction history with search/filtering
- Export to accounting systems (CSV, QuickBooks format)
- Real-time financial dashboards
PCI-DSS Compliance: All payment processing now handled by modern, PCI-DSS Level 1 certified gateways. Legacy .NET payment code decommissioned, eliminating major audit risk.
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Phase 4: Admin Platform & User Management
Medium PriorityObjective: Replace internal admin tools with modern, secure Laravel/Vue admin panel.
Key Deliverables:
- Core Admin Dashboard:
- Vue 3 admin SPA with role-based navigation
- Real-time metrics and KPI dashboards
- User management for all 6 admin role types
- Organization and facility management
- Comprehensive audit logging dashboard
- Advanced RBAC:
- Granular permission system (Laravel Gates & Policies)
- Role inheritance and custom permissions
- IP whitelisting for sensitive operations
- Admin impersonation with audit trail
- Batch Operations:
- Bulk user updates with queue processing
- Data import/export tools
- Lookup table management (dropdown values)
- Communication Tools:
- Email template management (200+ templates)
- Automated email trigger system
- Email logging and resend functionality
- SMS notification system
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Phase 5: Scheduling & Operations
Medium PriorityObjective: Migrate operational systems with lower external exposure.
Key Deliverables:
- Scheduling System:
- Season schedule builder with drag-and-drop
- Training schedule management
- Camp scheduling with staff assignment
- Conflict detection and prevention
- Trainer availability database
- Attendance & Reporting:
- Digital attendance registers
- Facility inspection workflows
- Incident/injury reporting
- Time-off request management
- Development & Evaluation:
- Seasonal development plan builder
- Player evaluation forms with approval workflow
- Trainer reviews and support visits
- Team and club reports
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Phase 6: External Portals (Trainer/Coach/PM)
Lower PriorityObjective: Complete migration of authenticated external user portals.
Key Deliverables:
- Trainer Portal: 19 functions including schedules, evaluations, attendance, reports
- Program Manager Portal: 8 functions for contract and registration management
- Team Coach Portal: 4 functions for development plans and team reports
- Mobile Optimization: Responsive design for all portals, PWA support
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Phase 7: Integrations & Legacy Decommissioning
Critical - CompletionObjective: Complete all external integrations and fully decommission EOL .NET system.
Key Deliverables:
- External Integrations:
- Salesforce Marketing Cloud API integration
- Data warehouse ETL pipelines
- Mobile app API finalization and documentation
- SSO configuration and testing
- Data Migration & Validation:
- Complete historical data migration (110k+ accounts)
- Data validation and reconciliation
- Parent communication about platform transition
- Final Security Audit:
- Third-party penetration testing
- COPPA/PCI-DSS compliance audit
- Vulnerability scanning and remediation
- Performance and load testing
- Legacy System Decommissioning:
- Traffic cutover to new platform
- Legacy .NET servers shut down
- DNS updates and SSL certificate migration
- Go-live support (2 weeks intensive)
Security Milestone Achieved
Complete elimination of EOL .NET security vulnerabilities. All components now running on actively-maintained, security-patched technology stack with modern compliance controls.
Implementation Summary
| Phase | Priority | Key Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 0: Security Foundation | Critical | AWS infrastructure, authentication, encryption |
| Phase 1: Public Portal & Payments | Critical | Registration, payment processing, PCI-DSS compliance |
| Phase 2: Parent Portal & Medical | High | Parent accounts, medical forms, COPPA compliance |
| Phase 3: Financial Operations | High | Contracts, invoicing, budget management |
| Phase 4: Admin Platform | Medium | Administrative functions, reporting, user management |
| Phase 5: Scheduling & Operations | Medium | Season/camp scheduling, facility management |
| Phase 6: External Portals | Lower | Trainer, manager, and coach portals |
| Phase 7: Integrations & Decommission | Critical | Data migration, Salesforce integration, legacy shutdown |
| Total Project Budget | $840,500 | |
| Timeline | 22-26 weeks with 3 senior developers + AI-assisted development | |
Security Benefits by Phase Completion
Risk Reduction Over Time: Phase 0 Complete: ████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 25% - Infrastructure secured Phase 1 Complete: ████████░░░░░░░░ 50% - Public attack surface secured Phase 2 Complete: ███████████░░░░░ 70% - Compliance data secured Phase 3 Complete: █████████████░░░ 85% - Financial systems secured Phases 4-7 Complete: ████████████████ 100% - Legacy system eliminated Legend: █ = EOL .NET security risks mitigated ░ = Remaining legacy exposure
Key Success Metrics
| Metric | Target | Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Zero Critical Vulnerabilities | 0 high/critical CVEs in production | Weekly automated vulnerability scanning |
| Compliance Certification | Pass PCI-DSS and COPPA audits | Third-party compliance audit after Phase 7 |
| Secure Authentication | MFA adoption >80% for admin users | Authentication analytics dashboard |
| Incident Response Time | <1 hour for critical security alerts | CloudWatch and GuardDuty alerting |
| Data Breach Risk | Zero data breaches post-migration | Continuous monitoring and annual pen testing |
Ongoing Security Maintenance
After migration completion, recommend Standard Support Tier (40 hours/month) including:
- Monthly security patch application (Laravel, PHP, OS)
- Quarterly dependency updates and vulnerability scanning
- Annual penetration testing and compliance audits
- Security incident response (P1: 2-hour SLA)
- AWS infrastructure monitoring and alerting
Migration Approach: Strangler Fig Pattern
This roadmap uses a strangler fig migration strategy where new Laravel/Vue components are deployed alongside the legacy .NET system, gradually taking over traffic. This approach:
- Minimizes Risk: Rollback to legacy system possible at any phase boundary
- Maintains Operations: No "big bang" cutover, users transition gradually
- Reduces Exposure Immediately: Critical public-facing components secured first
- Enables Early ROI: Security benefits realized before full migration completion