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We are thrilled to share that 137 Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings have now received certification from the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) Common Security Framework (CSF) for the current cycle. A comprehensive list of the AWS services that underwent third-party audits and achieved HITRUST CSF certification can be found on our Services in Scope by Compliance page.
In an effort to broaden our assurance initiatives at AWS, we are pleased to announce that our US East (Ohio) Region has achieved certification from the GSM Association (GSMA) under its Security Accreditation Scheme Subscription Management (SAS-SM), which encompasses Data Center Operations and Management (DCOM). This certification aligns AWS with GSMA standards, enhancing our service reliability.
Incident response is vital for organizations, and automating this process is essential to improve efficiency. By leveraging AWS Systems Manager Incident Manager, businesses can scale their responses, swiftly mitigate the effects of security incidents, and lessen repetitive tasks. This automation is a crucial step in strengthening your security posture.
Additionally, we are excited to announce an update to the AWS GDPR Data Processing Addendum (DPA), which now includes the newly adopted Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) from the European Commission (EC). This update enables customers to meet compliance requirements more effectively.
Compliance in cloud disaster recovery is complex. Many organizations, especially in regulated sectors like finance, grapple with compliance challenges. This topic will be discussed further in our upcoming post that addresses common misconceptions.
For those working remotely, securing your workforce is paramount. Implementing a managed DNS firewall and network firewall can significantly enhance user protection at the network level. Many customers are transitioning to flexible work-from-home solutions, and securing these environments requires robust strategies.
Federal agencies can also utilize AWS to ensure data encryption both at rest and in transit—essential for meeting the requirements outlined in the President’s Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity.
We recently received news that 17 additional AWS services have been authorized for use in Department of Defense (DoD) workloads within the AWS GovCloud Regions. This brings the total to 105 services and features authorized for DoD use, highlighting AWS’s commitment to supporting federal agencies.
Agencies can further enhance security by utilizing multi-factor authentication when accessing AWS services. This practice is crucial in safeguarding sensitive information.
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