What is the role of AWS in the shared responsibility model?

In the shared responsibility model, AWS's role is primarily to secure the underlying physical infrastructure, which includes hardware, software, networking, and facilities designed to protect the data within the AWS global infrastructure. This means that AWS is responsible for ensuring the security of its cloud infrastructure components, such as data centers, servers, and storage devices. This foundational security is critical as it provides a secure base on which customers can build their applications and use AWS services.

While AWS does take care of the physical security and operational aspects of their services, customers are responsible for security in other areas, such as managing their data, controlling access, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations that affect their usage of AWS services. This division of responsibilities allows both AWS and its customers to focus on their respective areas of security concerns effectively.

By understanding this division as outlined in the shared responsibility model, customers can better assess their security posture and implement appropriate security measures in their applications and services hosted on AWS, ensuring comprehensive security coverage on both ends.