AWS Route 53 Resolver
Amazon Route 53 Resolver enables DNS resolution between VPCs and on-premises networks with conditional forwarding rules.
What is Route 53 Resolver? (Simple Explanation)
Route 53 Resolver is an AWS service in the Network category. Amazon Route 53 Resolver enables DNS resolution between VPCs and on-premises networks with conditional forwarding rules.
When Would You Use This?
- Hybrid cloud DNS resolution
- Centralized DNS across VPCs
- DNS firewall with domain filtering
- Conditional forwarding
Who Uses Route 53 Resolver?
From startups to enterprises, Route 53 Resolver powers:
What Makes Route 53 Resolver Powerful
Services That Work with Route 53 Resolver
Route 53 Resolver is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Route 53 Resolver fits into major compliance standards:
Route 53 Resolver configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Route 53 Resolver access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Route 53 Resolver encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Route 53 Resolver security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Route 53 Resolver configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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