# Security in Amazon Resource Groups
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Cloud security at Amazon is the highest priority. As an Amazon customer, you benefit from a data center and network architecture that is built to meet the requirements of the most security-sensitive organizations.

Security is a shared responsibility between Amazon and you. The [shared responsibility model](https://www.amazonaws.cn/compliance/shared-responsibility-model/) describes this as security *of* the cloud and security *in* the cloud:
+ **Security of the cloud** – Amazon is responsible for protecting the infrastructure that runs Amazon services in the Amazon Cloud. Amazon also provides you with services that you can use securely. Third-party auditors regularly test and verify the effectiveness of our security as part of the [Amazon compliance programs](https://www.amazonaws.cn/compliance/programs/). To learn about the compliance programs that apply to Amazon Resource Groups, see [Amazon Services in Scope by Compliance Program](https://www.amazonaws.cn/compliance/services-in-scope/).
+ **Security in the cloud** – Your responsibility is determined by the Amazon service that you use. You are also responsible for other factors including the sensitivity of your data, your company’s requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. 

This documentation helps you understand how to apply the shared responsibility model when using Resource Groups. The following topics show you how to configure Resource Groups to meet your security and compliance objectives. You also learn how to use other Amazon services that help you to monitor and secure your Resource Groups resources. 

**Topics**
+ [Data protection in Amazon Resource Groups](data-protection.md)
+ [Identity and access management for Amazon Resource Groups](security-iam.md)
+ [Logging and monitoring in Resource Groups](security_logging-monitoring.md)
+ [Compliance validation for Amazon Resource Groups](compliance-validation.md)
+ [Resilience in Amazon Resource Groups](disaster-recovery-resiliency.md)
+ [Infrastructure Security in Amazon Resource Groups](infrastructure-security.md)
+ [Access Amazon Resource Groups using an interface endpoint (Amazon PrivateLink)](vpc-interface-endpoints.md)
+ [Security best practices for Resource Groups](security_best-practices.md)