Category: Foundational (100)

/ Generative AI is transforming industries in new and exciting ways every single day. At Amazon Web Services (AWS), security is our top priority, and we see security as a foundational enabler for organizations looking to innovate. As you prepare for AWS re:Invent 2024, make sure that these essential sessions are on your schedule to […]

AWS is deeply committed to earning and maintaining the trust of customers who rely on us to run their workloads. Security has always been our top priority, which includes designing our own services with security in mind at the outset, and taking proactive measures to mitigate potential threats so that customers can focus on their […]

Japanese | Korean | Spanish At Amazon Web Services (AWS), we continue to listen to our customers, regulators, and stakeholders to understand their needs regarding audit, assurance, certification, and attestation programs. We are pleased to announce that the AWS System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 report is now available in Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. This […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) customers of various sizes across different industries are pursuing initiatives to better classify and protect the data they store in Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3). Amazon Macie helps customers identify, discover, monitor, and protect sensitive data stored in Amazon S3. However, it’s important that customers evaluate and test the capabilities […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is excited to announce that a new Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) report (2024 H1) is now available through AWS Artifact. An independent Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) certified IRAP assessor completed the IRAP assessment of AWS in August 2024. The new IRAP report includes an additional seven AWS services that are now assessed at the […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announces that it has successfully renewed the Portuguese GNS (Gabinete Nacional de Segurança, National Security Cabinet) certification in the AWS Regions and edge locations in the European Union. This accreditation confirms that AWS cloud infrastructure, security controls, and operational processes adhere to the stringent requirements set forth by the Portuguese government […]

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has established the CPS 230 Operational Risk Management standard to verify that regulated entities are resilient to operational risks and disruptions. CPS 230 requires regulated financial entities to effectively manage their operational risks, maintain critical operations during disruptions, and manage the risks associated with service providers. Amazon Web Services […]

Developing strategies to navigate the evolving digital sovereignty landscape is a top priority for organizations operating across industries and in the public sector. With data privacy, security, and compliance requirements becoming increasingly complex, organizations are seeking cloud solutions that provide sovereign controls and flexibility. Recently, Max Peterson, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Vice President of Sovereign […]

Developing secure products and services is imperative for organizations that are looking to strengthen operational resilience and build customer trust. However, system design often prioritizes performance, functionality, and user experience over security. This approach can lead to vulnerabilities across the supply chain. As security threats continue to evolve, the concept of Secure by Design (SbD) […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that four additional AWS Regions—Asia Pacific (Hong Kong), Asia Pacific (Osaka), Asia Pacific (Hyderabad), and Israel (Tel Aviv)—have been granted the Health Data Hosting (Hébergeur de Données de Santé, HDS) certification, increasing the scope to 24 global AWS Regions. The Agence du Numérique en Santé (ANS), the French […]