Security in Amazon IoT Device Defender
Cloud security at Amazon is the highest priority. As an Amazon customer, you benefit from data centers and network architectures that are built to meet the requirements of the most security-sensitive organizations.
Security is a shared responsibility between Amazon and you. The shared responsibility
model
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Security of the cloud – Amazon is responsible for protecting the infrastructure that runs Amazon services in the Amazon Web Services 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
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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 Amazon IoT Device Defender. The following topics show you how to configure Amazon IoT Device Defender to meet your
security and compliance objectives. You also learn how to use other Amazon services that help you
to monitor and secure your Amazon IoT Device Defender resources. To learn more about security in Amazon IoT Core, see the security chapter