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2026 Phase 1a IRAP report is now available on AWS Artifact for Australian customers

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce that the latest version of Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) report (Phase 1a – full assessment) is now available through AWS Artifact. An independent Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) certified IRAP assessor completed the IRAP assessment of AWS in June 2026. The new IRAP report includes four […]

Announcing the Cloud Security Alliance on AWS Compliance Guide

AWS Security Assurance Services is announcing the release of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) Compliance Guide on Amazon Web Service (AWS), a new resource that maps the 17 control domains and 207 control objectives of the Cloud Controls Matrix v4.1 (CCM) to AWS services and recommended implementation practices. The guide is intended to help organizations […]

New compliance guidance available: HITRUST i1 on AWS

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new AWS compliance implementation guidance: HITRUST i1 Compliance on AWS: Customer Implementation Guidance with an Illustrative Healthcare Platform. Healthcare organizations seeking HITRUST i1 certification increasingly rely on Amazon Web Services (AWS) as their cloud foundation. The HITRUST i1 assessment covers 182 curated controls at the Implemented […]

AWS designated as a critical third party to the UK financial sector

Amazon Web Services EMEA Sarl (AWS) has been designated as a critical third party (CTP) to the UK financial sector by HM Treasury. The CTP regime came into force on January 1, 2025, and establishes a framework through which the Bank of England, PRA, and FCA (collectively the UK regulators) can set requirements on and […]

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Spring 2026 SOC 1 and 2 reports are now available in OSCAL format

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to release the Spring 2026 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 and 2 reports in machine-readable OSCAL format alongside the PDF version of the reports. The reports cover 188 services over the 12-month period from April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, giving customers a full year of assurance. […]

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Spring 2026 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available with 188 services in scope

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that the Spring 2026 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 188 services over the 12-month period from April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026, giving customers a full year of assurance. These reports demonstrate our continuous commitment to adhering […]

AWS KY3P report now available for third-party supplier due diligence

We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed the S&P Global Know Your Third Party (KY3P) assessment of its security posture. This assessment demonstrates our continued commitment to meet the heightened expectations of cloud service providers. Customers can now use the AWS KY3P assessment to reduce their supplier due diligence burden. KY3P, […]

PCI PIN and P2PE compliance packages for AWS Payment Cryptography are now available

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) and PCI Point-to-Point Encryption (PCI P2PE) assessments for the AWS Payment Cryptography service. This assessment expands the AWS Payment Cryptography compliance portfolio, with AWS now validated as a component provider for Key Management (KMCP) and […]

Enabling AI sovereignty on AWS

Cloud and AI are transforming industries and societies at unprecedented speed, from accelerating research and enhancing customer experiences to optimizing business processes and enriching public services. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we believe that for the cloud and AI to reach their full potential, customers need control over their data and choices for how and […]

AWS achieves SNI 27017, SNI 27018, and SNI 9001 certifications for the AWS Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Region

Amazon Web Services (AWS) achieved three Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI) certifications for the AWS Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Region: SNI ISO/IEC 27017:2015, SNI ISO/IEC 27018:2019, and SNI ISO 9001:2015. SNI represents Indonesia’s national standards framework, comprising standards that are broadly applicable across industries within the country. These certifications further demonstrate that AWS services meet nationally recognized […]