Security

AWS RAM

AWS Resource Access Manager lets you share resources across AWS accounts within your organization without creating duplicates.

What is RAM? (Simple Explanation)

RAM is an AWS service in the Security category. AWS Resource Access Manager lets you share resources across AWS accounts within your organization without creating duplicates.

When Would You Use This?

  • VPC subnet sharing
  • Transit Gateway sharing
  • Route 53 Resolver rule sharing
  • License Manager configuration sharing

Who Uses RAM?

From startups to enterprises, RAM powers:

StartupsMid-size CompaniesLarge EnterprisesGovernmentNonprofits

What Makes RAM Powerful

Share with specific accounts or entire Organization
Managed permissions for fine-grained access
Resource discovery across shared accounts
CloudWatch Events for lifecycle notifications
No additional cost

Services That Work with RAM

RAM is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:

Compliance & Security

How AWS RAM fits into major compliance standards:

CIS AWS Foundations

RAM configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.

NIST 800-53

RAM access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.

PCI DSS 4.0

RAM encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.

SOC 2

RAM security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.

ISO 27001

RAM configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.

Ready to secure your RAM configuration?

Pavora continuously monitors your AWS RAM for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks.