AWS Outposts
AWS Outposts delivers AWS infrastructure and services on-premises for a consistent hybrid experience. Run compute, storage, database, and ML services locally.
What is Outposts? (Simple Explanation)
Outposts is an AWS service in the Compute category. AWS Outposts delivers AWS infrastructure and services on-premises for a consistent hybrid experience.
When Would You Use This?
- Low-latency on-premises workloads
- Data residency requirements
- Factory floor automation
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Telecom 5G edge computing
Who Uses Outposts?
From startups to enterprises, Outposts powers:
What Makes Outposts Powerful
Services That Work with Outposts
Outposts is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Outposts fits into major compliance standards:
Outposts configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Outposts access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Outposts encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Outposts security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Outposts configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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