Storage

AWS Storage Gateway

AWS Storage Gateway provides hybrid cloud storage integration. Bridge on-premises environments with AWS storage services.

What is Storage Gateway? (Simple Explanation)

Storage Gateway is an AWS service in the Storage category. AWS Storage Gateway provides hybrid cloud storage integration.

When Would You Use This?

  • Hybrid cloud backup and DR
  • On-premises file shares backed by S3
  • Tape replacement with Virtual Tape Library
  • Low-latency cached access to S3 data

Who Uses Storage Gateway?

From startups to enterprises, Storage Gateway powers:

StartupsMid-size CompaniesLarge EnterprisesGovernmentNonprofits

What Makes Storage Gateway Powerful

S3 File Gateway — NFS/SMB file shares in S3
Volume Gateway — iSCSI block volumes
Tape Gateway — virtual tape library in Glacier
Local caching for frequently accessed data
Hardware appliance option

Services That Work with Storage Gateway

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

Compliance & Security

How AWS Storage Gateway fits into major compliance standards:

CIS AWS Foundations

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

NIST 800-53

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

PCI DSS 4.0

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

SOC 2

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

ISO 27001

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

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