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How the unique culture of security at AWS makes a difference
Our customers depend on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for their mission-critical applications and most sensitive data. Every day, the world’s fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and most trusted governmental organizations are choosing AWS as the place to run their technology infrastructure. They choose us because security has been our top priority from day one. We designed […]
AWS completes the annual Dubai Electronic Security Centre certification audit to operate as a Tier 1 cloud service provider in the Emirate of Dubai
We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has completed the annual Dubai Electronic Security Centre (DESC) certification audit to operate as a Tier 1 cloud service provider (CSP) for the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. This alignment with DESC requirements demonstrates our continuous commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations for CSPs. Government […]
AWS completes the annual UAE Information Assurance Regulation compliance assessment
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the publication of our annual compliance assessment report on the Information Assurance Regulation (IAR) established by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The report covers the AWS Middle East (UAE) Region. The IAR provides management and technical information security […]
AWS Wickr achieves FedRAMP High authorization
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce that AWS Wickr has achieved Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) authorization at the High 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 […]
New AWS whitepaper: AWS User Guide for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions in Canada
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has released a new whitepaper to help financial services customers in Canada accelerate their use of the AWS Cloud. The new AWS User Guide for Federally Regulated Financial Institutions in Canada helps AWS customers navigate the regulatory expectations of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) in a shared responsibility environment. […]
How to develop an Amazon Security Lake POC
Sept 12, 2024: We’ve updated this post to include recently added Security Lake data sources for Amazon EKS and AWS WAF log files. You can use Amazon Security Lake to simplify log data collection and retention for Amazon Web Services (AWS) and non-AWS data sources. To make sure that you get the most out of […]
2023 H2 IRAP report is now available on AWS Artifact for Australian customers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce that a new Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) report (2023 H2) is now available through AWS Artifact. An independent Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) certified IRAP assessor completed the IRAP assessment of AWS in December 2023. The new IRAP report includes an additional seven AWS services that are now assessed at the […]
AWS renews K-ISMS certificate for the AWS Asia Pacific (Seoul) Region
We’re excited to announce that Amazon Web Services (AWS) has successfully renewed certification under the Korea Information Security Management System (K-ISMS) standard (effective from December 16, 2023, to December 15, 2026). The certification assessment covered the operation of infrastructure (including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security) in the AWS Asia Pacific (Seoul) Region. AWS was […]
2023 C5 Type 2 attestation report available, including two new Regions and 170 services in scope
We continue to expand the scope of our assurance programs at Amazon Web Services (AWS), and we’re pleased to announce that AWS has successfully completed the 2023 Cloud Computing Compliance Controls Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 170 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the heightened expectations […]
2023 PiTuKri ISAE 3000 Type II attestation report available with 171 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the issuance of the Criteria to Assess the Information Security of Cloud Services (PiTuKri) International Standard on Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 3000 Type II attestation report. The scope of the report covers a total of 171 services and 29 global AWS Regions. The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency […]