AWS Keyspaces
Amazon Keyspaces is a scalable, serverless Apache Cassandra-compatible database. No servers to manage — pay only for the capacity you use.
What is Keyspaces? (Simple Explanation)
Keyspaces is an AWS service in the Database category. Amazon Keyspaces is a scalable, serverless Apache Cassandra-compatible database.
When Would You Use This?
- High-scale time-series data
- IoT device data storage
- Gaming leaderboards and state
- Recommendation engines
- User profile and session stores
Who Uses Keyspaces?
From startups to enterprises, Keyspaces powers:
What Makes Keyspaces Powerful
Services That Work with Keyspaces
Keyspaces is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Keyspaces fits into major compliance standards:
Keyspaces configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Keyspaces access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Keyspaces encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Keyspaces security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Keyspaces configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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