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Understanding the AWS Shared Responsibility Model

Learn how security responsibilities are divided between AWS and its customers.

The AWS Shared Responsibility Model explains how cloud security responsibilities are divided. AWS is responsible for security of the underlying cloud infrastructure, while customers are responsible for security tasks related to their use of AWS services.
Customer responsibilities can include managing identities, configuring security settings, protecting data, and securing applications.
Understanding this model helps organizations identify which security controls they need to manage themselves.
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