AWS EKS
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) runs Kubernetes control plane across multiple Availability Zones. Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications without operating your own control plane.
What is EKS? (Simple Explanation)
Think of EKS like hiring AWS to run Kubernetes for you. You get the full power of Kubernetes without the headache of patching, upgrading, and securing the control plane.
When Would You Use This?
- Kubernetes-native application deployment
- Multi-cluster management
- Hybrid Kubernetes workloads
- Service mesh architectures
Who Uses EKS?
From startups to enterprises, EKS powers:
What Makes EKS Powerful
Services That Work with EKS
EKS is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS EKS fits into major compliance standards:
EKS configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
EKS access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
EKS encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
EKS security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
EKS configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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