AWS Shared Responsibility Model Explained #aws #devops

Key Takeaways

In AWS, security and compliance are a shared responsibility between AWS and the customer. AWS manages the infrastructure. You, the customer, manage how you use the services. Think of AWS shared responsibility model like renting an apartment. AWS is the landlord. They take care of the building structure, electricity, water supply, security guards, fire alarms, etc. In cloud terms, AWS is responsible for the security of the cloud, meaning the physical servers, networking, data centers, and the underlying infrastructure. You are the tenant. You decide what furniture to put inside, lock your door, and keep your valuables safe. In cloud terms, you're responsible for security in the cloud. Meaning how you configure your AWS services, manage your data, set permissions, patch your applications, and control who can access