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AWS Security Profile: Tom Scholl, VP and Distinguished Engineer, AWS

In the AWS Security Profile series, we feature the people who work in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Security and help keep our customers safe and secure. This interview is with Tom Scholl, VP and Distinguished Engineer for AWS. What do you do in your current role and how long have you been at AWS? I’m […]

AWS Wickr achieves FedRAMP Moderate authorization

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce that AWS Wickr has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the Moderate impact level from the FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board (JAB). FedRAMP is a U.S. government–wide program that promotes the adoption of secure cloud services by providing a standardized approach to security and […]

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The security attendee’s guide to AWS re:Invent 2023

AWS re:Invent 2023 is fast approaching, and we can’t wait to see you in Las Vegas in November. re:Invent offers you the chance to come together with cloud enthusiasts from around the world to hear the latest cloud industry innovations, meet with Amazon Web Services (AWS) experts, and build connections. This post will highlight key […]

AWS FedRAMP Revision 5 baselines transition update

On May 20, 2023, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) released the FedRAMP Rev.5 baselines. The FedRAMP baselines were updated to correspond with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53 Rev. 5 Catalog of Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations and SP 800-53B Control Baselines for Information Systems […]

AWS Digital Sovereignty Pledge: Announcing a new, independent sovereign cloud in Europe

August 4, 2025: We updated this post to include EU resident citizenship requirements for AWS European Sovereign Cloud employees operating the cloud. French | German | Italian | Spanish From day one, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has always believed it is essential that customers have control over their data, and choices for how they secure […]

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Updated Essential Eight guidance for Australian customers

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce the release of AWS Prescriptive Guidance on Reaching Essential Eight Maturity on AWS. We designed this guidance to help customers streamline and accelerate their security compliance obligations under the Essential Eight framework of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC). What is the Essential Eight? The Essential Eight is […]

AWS Security Profile: Liam Wadman, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS Identity

AWS Security Profile: Liam Wadman, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS Identity

In the AWS Security Profile series, I interview some of the humans who work in AWS Security and help keep our customers safe and secure. In this profile, I interviewed Liam Wadman, Senior Solutions Architect for AWS Identity. Pictured: Liam making quick informed decisions about risk and reward How long have you been at AWS […]

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Now available: Building a scalable vulnerability management program on AWS

Vulnerability findings in a cloud environment can come from a variety of tools and scans depending on the underlying technology you’re using. Without processes in place to handle these findings, they can begin to mount, often leading to thousands to tens of thousands of findings in a short amount of time. We’re excited to announce […]

New whitepaper available: Charting a path to stronger security with Zero Trust

Security is a top priority for organizations looking to keep pace with a changing threat landscape and build customer trust. However, the traditional approach of defined security perimeters that separate trusted from untrusted network zones has proven to be inadequate as hybrid work models accelerate digital transformation. Today’s distributed enterprise requires a new approach to […]

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How AWS protects customers from DDoS events

At Amazon Web Services (AWS), security is our top priority. Security is deeply embedded into our culture, processes, and systems; it permeates everything we do. What does this mean for you? We believe customers can benefit from learning more about what AWS is doing to prevent and mitigate customer-impacting security events. Since late August 2023, […]