AWS Security Blog

Category: Foundational (100)

Application security at re:Inforce 2025

A full conference pass is $1,099. Register today with the code flashsale150 to receive a limited time $150 discount, while supplies last. Join us in Philadelphia on June 16–18, 2025, for AWS re:Inforce, where you can enhance your skills and confidence in cloud security, compliance, identity, and privacy. As an attendee, you will have access to […]

Introducing new regional implementations of Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS to support digital sovereignty

Customers often tell me that they want a simpler path to meet the compliance and industry regulatory mandates they have in their geographic regions. In our deep engagements with partners and customers, we have learned that one of the greatest challenges for customers is the translation of security and compliance requirements into distinct technical controls. […]

Elevate your AI security: Must-see re:Inforce 2025 sessions

A full conference pass is $1,099. Register today with the code flashsale150 to receive a limited time $150 discount, while supplies last. From proof of concepts to large scale production deployments, the rapid advancement of generative AI has ushered in unique opportunities for innovation, but it also introduces a new set of security challenges (and […]

Navigating the threat detection and incident response track at re:Inforce 2025

A full conference pass is $1,099. Register today with the code flashsale150 to receive a limited time $150 discount, while supplies last. We’re counting down to AWS re:Inforce, our annual cloud security event! We are thrilled to invite security enthusiasts and builders to join us in Philadelphia, PA June 16–18, 2025, for an immersive three-day […]

Introducing the AWS User Guide to Governance, Risk and Compliance for Responsible AI Adoption within Financial Services Industries

Financial services institutions (FSIs) are increasingly adopting AI technologies to drive innovation and improve customer experiences. However, this adoption brings new governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) considerations that organizations need to address. To help FSI customers navigate these challenges, AWS is excited to announce the launch of the AWS User Guide to Governance, Risk and […]

Monitoring and optimizing the cost of the unused access analyzer in IAM Access Analyzer

AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Access Analyzer is a feature that you can use to identify resources in your AWS organization and accounts that are shared with external entities and to identify unused access. In this post, we explore how the unused access analyzer in IAM Access Analyzer works, dive into the cost implications, […]

AWS expands Spain’s ENS High certification across 174 services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has successfully renewed its Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS) High certification under the latest framework established by Royal Decree 311/2022. This achievement demonstrates the continued dedication of AWS to meeting the stringent security requirements essential for serving Spanish government entities and public organizations. The ENS framework serves as the cornerstone of […]

AWS renews its AAA Pinakes rating for the Spanish financial sector

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has successfully revalidated its prestigious AAA rating under the Pinakes qualification system, with certification coverage extending to 174 services across 31 global AWS Regions. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the commitment of AWS to serving the Spanish financial sector with the highest security standards and assurance. The Pinakes framework, […]

Introducing the AWS Zero Trust Accelerator for Government

Government agencies face an unprecedented challenge when designing security against unauthorized access to IT infrastructure and data. Traditional perimeter-based security models—which rely on the assumption of trust within an organization’s network boundaries—are no longer sufficient. The wide adoption of bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and cloud-based resources requires adopting additional security measures beyond the traditional perimeter-based models. High-profile […]

AWS empowers global security culture at Wicked6 Cyber Games

Wicked6 Cyber Games 2025 brought hundreds of women together worldwide from March 28–30. This dynamic virtual competition, sponsored by Amazon Web Services (AWS), helped attendees tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges through e-sports experiences. With 72 hours of women talking about cybersecurity, 11 cybersecurity games, and an attack and defense tournament streamed live, the weekend-long event highlighted […]