AWS Greengrass
AWS IoT Greengrass extends cloud capabilities to edge devices. Run Lambda functions, Docker containers, and ML inference locally on connected devices.
What is Greengrass? (Simple Explanation)
Greengrass is an AWS service in the IoT category. AWS IoT Greengrass extends cloud capabilities to edge devices.
When Would You Use This?
- Edge computing and local data processing
- Offline operation for disconnected environments
- Edge ML inference
- Industrial edge gateway
- Local device-to-device communication
Who Uses Greengrass?
From startups to enterprises, Greengrass powers:
What Makes Greengrass Powerful
Services That Work with Greengrass
Greengrass is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Greengrass fits into major compliance standards:
Greengrass configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Greengrass access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Greengrass encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Greengrass security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Greengrass configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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