What is AWS Artifact?

AWS Artifact is a central, self-service online hub from AWS that lets you quickly get AWS's security and compliance reports, along with specific legal agreements. It's designed to help businesses of all sizes (from startups to large enterprises) understand and confirm the security and compliance of AWS and participating software vendors on the AWS Marketplace.

Example:

Imagine your auditor asks, ‘How do you know AWS keeps your data safe?’. Instead of panicking, log into AWS Artifact, your easy-to-use online library. You can quickly find official reports showing AWS follows security rules there, simplifying your audit.

What Can You Do with AWS Artifact?

AWS Artifact Reports:

Gives you access to a bunch of security and compliance reports from independent auditors. These reports prove that AWS follows all sorts of rules and standards, whether global, specific to a region, or tied to a particular industry.

• SOC (Service Organization Control) Reports:

These reports (SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3) explain how AWS manages financial data, security, uptime, confidentiality, and privacy.

• PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Reports:

These confirm that AWS services are safe for handling credit card information.

• ISO Certifications:

These are official stamps of approval (like ISO 27001 for security management, ISO 27017 for cloud security, and ISO 27018 for protecting personal data in the cloud).

• FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) Documentation:

This is for US government customers.

• HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Reports:

These are for customers who work with protected health information.

• Regional and Country-Specific Certifications:

You'll find things like IRAP (for Australia) and MTCS (for Singapore).

AWS Artifact Agreements:

It lets you check, agree to, and handle legal agreements with AWS.

• Business Associate Addendum (BAA):

This is for customers who need to follow HIPAA rules (like those dealing with health records).

• Data Processing Addendum (DPA):

This is for customers who must comply with data privacy rules, such as GDPR.

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA):

This is for keeping sensitive information confidential.

• Standard AWS Customer Agreements and Service Terms:

These are the regular rules and conditions for using AWS services.

AWS Artifact Benefits

1. Get it When You Need It:

You can download compliance reports and agreements whenever possible without contacting AWS support.

2. Compliance Made Easy:

It puts all your compliance stuff in one place, simplifying audits and staying compliant.

3. Be Ready for Audits:

It provides the documents you need to prepare for audits quickly and easily.

4. Save Time and Money:

You get instant access to the necessary documents, saving time and effort.

5. Agreements Made Simple:

You can easily review, accept, and manage your agreements online, even if you have many.

6. Stay Updated:

You can subscribe to get notifications about new or updated documents.

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