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AWS completes the CCCS PBHVA assessment with 149 services and features in scope

We continue to expand the scope of our assurance programs at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and are pleased to announce the successful completion of our first ever Protected B High Value Assets (PBHVA) assessment with 149 assessed services and features. Completion of this assessment effective October 4, 2024, makes AWS the first cloud service provider […]

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2024 ISO and CSA STAR certificates now available with two additional services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) successfully completed a surveillance audit with no findings for ISO 9001:2015, 27001:2022, 27017:2015, 27018:2019, 27701:2019, 20000-1:2018, and 22301:2019, and Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) STAR Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM) v4.0. EY CertifyPoint auditors conducted the audit and reissued the certificates on November 29, 2024. The objective of the audit was to assess […]

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Updated PCI DSS and PCI PIN compliance packages now available

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce enhancements to our Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance portfolio, further empowering AWS customers to build and manage secure, compliant payment environments with greater ease and flexibility. PCI Data Security Standard (DSS): Our latest AWS PCI DSS v4 Attestation of Compliance (AOC) is now available and includes six […]

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Fall 2024 SOC 1, 2, and 3 reports now available with 183 services in scope

We continue to expand the scope of our assurance programs at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and are pleased to announce that the Fall 2024 System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, 2, and 3 reports are now available. The reports cover 183 services over the 12-month period from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024, so […]

AWS-LC FIPS 3.0: First cryptographic library to include ML-KEM in FIPS 140-3 validation

We’re excited to announce that AWS-LC FIPS 3.0 has been added to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) modules in process list. This latest validation of AWS-LC introduces support for Module Lattice-Based Key Encapsulation Mechanisms (ML-KEM), the new FIPS standardized post-quantum cryptographic algorithm. This is a significant step towards enhancing the […]

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AWS Network Firewall Geographic IP Filtering launch

AWS Network Firewall is a managed service that provides a convenient way to deploy essential network protections for your virtual private clouds (VPCs). In this blog post, we discuss Geographic IP Filtering, a new feature of Network Firewall that you can use to filter traffic based on geographic location and meet compliance requirements. Customers with […]

Exploring the benefits of artificial intelligence while maintaining digital sovereignty

Around the world, organizations are evaluating and embracing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to drive innovation and efficiency. From accelerating research and enhancing customer experiences to optimizing business processes, improving patient outcomes, and enriching public services, the transformative potential of AI is being realized across sectors. Although using emerging technologies helps drive positive […]

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Spring 2024 PCI DSS and 3DS compliance packages available now

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce that three new AWS services have been added to the scope of our Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and Payment Card Industry Three Domain Secure (PCI 3DS) certifications: Amazon DataZone Amazon DevOps Guru Amazon Managed Grafana You can see the full list of services […]

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How to use interface VPC endpoints to meet your security objectives

October 28, 2024: We updated the text and figure for security objective 1 to show Amazon Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) endpoints—powered by AWS PrivateLink—enable customers to establish private connectivity to supported AWS services, enterprise services, and third-party services by using private IP addresses. There are three types of […]

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Summer 2024 SOC 1 report now available in Japanese, Korean, and Spanish

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 […]