AWS Neptune
Amazon Neptune is a fast, reliable, fully managed graph database service. Build applications with highly connected datasets using property graph and RDF models.
What is Neptune? (Simple Explanation)
Neptune is an AWS service in the Database category. Amazon Neptune is a fast, reliable, fully managed graph database service.
When Would You Use This?
- Identity and fraud graphs
- Knowledge graphs
- Recommendation engines
- Social networking applications
- Security and network topology graphs
Who Uses Neptune?
From startups to enterprises, Neptune powers:
What Makes Neptune Powerful
Services That Work with Neptune
Neptune is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Neptune fits into major compliance standards:
Neptune configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Neptune access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Neptune encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Neptune security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Neptune configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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