Fixing Legacy Vulnerabilities:
From ColdFusion Hackerbait to A Fortress of Trust
"TeraTech put me at ease right out of the gates. Now it’s not a leap of faith - it’s a partnership."
Jason Meuter | VP of Software Engineering, Fidano
Problems Faced (The Enemy Within)
- Inherited a legacy ColdFusion application through a merger - an ancient relic, powerful but unstable.
- The app was unsupported by Adobe, left exposed to the creeping tendrils of security threats like a forgotten tower in the East.
- Internal teams were already overburdened, and diverting them risked delays across mission-critical initiatives.
- SOC 2 compliance and urgent security requirements loomed like the Eye of Sauron.
About Fidano
Fidano is a technology company supporting sales reps in the payment space, offering a proprietary platform to manage merchant portfolios. But after a merger, they found themselves in possession of an aged ColdFusion application. It was one with serious vulnerabilities and no official support. A liability cloaked in complexity.
With a lean team and an aggressive development roadmap, Fidano couldn’t afford to slow down. They needed a partner who could modernize without disruption. TeraTech answered the call. Like the Rangers of the North, they showed up when the need was dire and the path uncertain.
Improvements Achieved (The Fortress Stands)
- Successfully upgraded the ColdFusion environment, eliminating security risks like sweeping the lands of orcs.
- Passed penetration testing and earned full SOC 2 Type II compliance. This was no small feat.
- Freed up internal developers by offloading the upgrade to trusted hands.
- Kept timelines intact with proactive communication and follow-up.
- Established a dependable working relationship that delivered results and peace of mind.
How TeraTech Helped (The Fellowship Begins)
Fidano’s concern was never just legacy code - it was the security threat it posed. SOC 2 compliance added pressure, and the thought of rerouting internal engineers away from core priorities made Jason Meuter wary. Instead, he turned to TeraTech, and found more than a vendor: he found an ally.
From the first call, TeraTech impressed. Communication was swift, access provisioning seamless, and project management sharp as Andúril. Time zones didn’t slow them down. Jason quickly saw they could trust TeraTech to lead the charge.
The result? Fidano passed penetration testing with ease. The app, once riddled with weaknesses, now stood strong. TeraTech not only upgraded the system, but reinforced it with proper tooling, hardened security, and clear documentation to meet every compliance need.
What began as a high-risk leap of faith became a reliable partnership. Jason describes the experience as transformative. If faced with the choice again, he’d take the same path without hesitation.
Whether you're facing a haunted legacy system or racing toward compliance, TeraTech brings more than code - they bring calm, clarity, and craftsmanship. As Jason learned, good partnerships aren’t just built on skill. They’re built on trust.
