AWS SSM
AWS Systems Manager is an operations hub for AWS resources. Gain operational insights, automate tasks, and manage instances at scale.
What is SSM? (Simple Explanation)
SSM is an AWS service in the Management category. AWS Systems Manager is an operations hub for AWS resources.
When Would You Use This?
- Patch management and compliance
- Secure instance access without SSH/RDP
- Operational automation with runbooks
- Application configuration management
- Inventory and software management
Who Uses SSM?
From startups to enterprises, SSM powers:
What Makes SSM Powerful
Services That Work with SSM
SSM is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS SSM fits into major compliance standards:
Systems Manager configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Systems Manager access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Systems Manager encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Systems Manager security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Systems Manager configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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