AWS ACM
AWS Certificate Manager (ACM) provisions, manages, and deploys public and private SSL/TLS certificates for use with AWS services. Certificates renew automatically.
What is ACM? (Simple Explanation)
Think of ACM like an auto-renewing passport for your website. It provides the SSL certificate that makes your site show the padlock icon, and renews it before it expires.
When Would You Use This?
- TLS/SSL for web applications
- API endpoint encryption
- Enterprise PKI with private certificates
- Compliance-mandated encryption in transit
Who Uses ACM?
From startups to enterprises, ACM powers:
What Makes ACM Powerful
Services That Work with ACM
ACM is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS ACM fits into major compliance standards:
ACM configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
ACM access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
ACM encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
ACM security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
ACM configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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