AWS Parallel Computing Service is now in scope for FedRAMP, SOC, ISO, CSA STAR, and PCI

Posted on: Aug 7, 2026

AWS Parallel Computing Service (PCS), a managed service that simplifies running and scaling high performance computing (HPC) workloads on AWS using Slurm, has expanded its security and compliance coverage. Federal agencies, public sector organizations, and enterprises in regulated industries can now use PCS to run sensitive and mission-critical HPC workloads while meeting their governance, security, and compliance obligations.

PCS is now in scope for FedRAMP Class C (formerly Moderate baseline) in the US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), and US West (Oregon) Regions, and FedRAMP Class D (formerly High baseline) in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions. PCS is included in the System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports, which provide independent third-party assurance over the effectiveness of its controls. PCS is certified under International Organization for Standardization (ISO). PCS holds Cloud Security Alliance Security, Trust & Assurance Registry (CSA STAR) certification under CCM 4.0. PCS is included in the AWS PCI DSS and PCI 3DS attestations of compliance for workloads that handle payment card data. PCS is also HIPAA eligible.

To learn more, review the AWS services in scope by compliance program for FedRAMP, SOC, ISO , CSA STAR, PCI, and HIPAA. For more information about PCS and how to get started, visit the product page and review the documentation.