Shared Responsibility Model
Learn exactly what AWS secures versus what you are responsible for, and why this distinction matters for every architecture decision.
The Shared Responsibility Model
The Shared Responsibility Model splits security in two: AWS secures the cloud itself, and you secure what you build on it. It's one of the most-tested ideas on the exam.
AWS Responsibilities: Security of the Cloud
AWS handles security of the cloud — the data centres, hardware, hypervisor, and managed-service software. You can't audit it directly, but AWS holds certifications proving it.
All lessons in this course
- What Is Cloud Computing and AWS?
- AWS Global Infrastructure
- Core Service Categories Overview
- Shared Responsibility Model