AWS Control Tower achieves FedRAMP High authorization in AWS GovCloud (US) Regions
Starting today, you can now use AWS Control Tower with workloads that require FedRAMP High categorization level in the AWS GovCloud (US-East and US-West) Regions.
AWS Control Tower offers the easiest way to set up and govern a secure, multi-account AWS environment. It simplifies AWS experiences by orchestrating multiple AWS services on your behalf while maintaining the security and compliance needs of your organization. You can set up a multi-account AWS environment within 30 minutes or less.
In addition to achieving FedRAMP High authorization in the AWS GovCloud (US-East and US-West) Regions, AWS Control Tower is in scope for numerous compliance programs and standards, including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), SOC 1, 2, and 3 (System and Organization Controls). To learn more, visit the AWS Control Tower homepage or see the AWS Control Tower User Guide.