What is AWS Artifact?
AWS Artifact is your go-to central resource for compliance-related information. It provides on-demand access to AWS's security and compliance reports and select online agreements.
Key Features
1. AWS Artifact Reports
- Download compliance documents to share with your auditors or regulators.
- Examples: ISO certifications, PCI DSS reports, SOC 1/2/3 reports.
2. AWS Artifact Agreements
- Review, accept, and manage agreements with AWS.
- Example: HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (BAA).
Exam Tips
[!IMPORTANT] The "Auditor" Keyword: If an exam question mentions "auditor" and "compliance reports" (like PCI or SOC), the answer is almost always AWS Artifact.
[!NOTE] Cost: AWS Artifact is free to use.
Common Use Cases
- Audit Preparation: Providing evidence to a third-party auditor that AWS physical data centers are secure (SOC 2 report).
- Regulatory Compliance: Signing a BAA so you can store Protected Health Information (PHI) on AWS under HIPAA.