AWS EBS
Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) provides persistent block-level storage for EC2. Each volume is automatically replicated within its Availability Zone.
What is EBS? (Simple Explanation)
EBS is an AWS service in the Storage category. Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) provides persistent block-level storage for EC2.
When Would You Use This?
- Boot volumes for EC2 instances
- Database storage (relational & NoSQL)
- Enterprise application storage
- Big data analytics scratch space
Who Uses EBS?
From startups to enterprises, EBS powers:
What Makes EBS Powerful
Services That Work with EBS
EBS is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS EBS fits into major compliance standards:
EBS configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
EBS access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
EBS encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
EBS security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
EBS configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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