Zen AWS Well-Architected Framework Review — Free Assessment

When you're focused on building and scaling, infrastructure decisions get made quickly. Security, cost, and resilience take a back seat — not because they don't matter, but because there's always something more urgent. Over time, those quick decisions accumulate into hidden risks and missed opportunities.

The AWS Well-Architected Framework Review (WAFR) gives you a clear, objective view of where your cloud is working well and where there's room for improvement — in just 48 hours, at no cost.

Using Zen's bespoke, automated review service, our AWS Solution Architects utilise AI tools alongside a collaborative 30-minute workshop to identify risks, uncover optimisation opportunities, and ensure your environment is built to scale effectively and securely.

We assess your workloads against AWS best practices across all six Well-Architected pillars:

Operational Excellence — Are your teams set up to run workloads effectively and gain insight into operations?

Security — Are you protecting information, systems, and assets while delivering business value?

Reliability — Can your workloads perform their intended function correctly and consistently?

Performance Efficiency — Are you using compute resources efficiently as demand changes?

Cost Optimisation — Are you avoiding unnecessary costs and running at the lowest price point?

Sustainability — Are you minimising the environmental impact of running cloud workloads?

At the end of the review, you'll have:

1. A prioritised roadmap highlighting risks, opportunities, and practical next steps
2. A comprehensive report stored directly in your AWS Console
3. Clear guidance on what you can tackle yourself and where expert support adds value
4. An exploration of how Zen can support your ongoing cloud strategy

We focus on maximum business impact versus effort — so you'll know what's urgent, what's quick to fix, and what needs deeper planning.

A Well-Architected Review gives you clarity and confidence — whether you're scaling fast, managing acquisitions, or preparing for compliance.

Surface hidden risks before they become problems With an average of 16 high-risk findings per review, most environments have critical gaps that aren't visible day-to-day. We find them before they impact your business — especially around security and cost.

Cut costs without cutting capability Identify overspend on unused resources, right-size instances, and uncover savings plan opportunities. Most reviews surface immediate cost reduction actions.

Get a clear, prioritised roadmap Not a generic report — a practical plan ranked by business impact versus effort, so you know exactly where to focus first and what delivers the fastest return.

No cost, no commitment, no preparation This is a free assessment. There's no obligation, minimal preparation required from your team, and you keep the report and roadmap regardless of what you do next.

Prove compliance readiness Whether you're working toward Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or simply need to demonstrate due diligence, the WAFR provides documented evidence of your security posture and a clear path to improvement.