AWS Transit Gateway
AWS Transit Gateway connects VPCs, VPNs, and Direct Connect in a hub-and-spoke architecture. Simplifies network management at scale.
What is Transit Gateway? (Simple Explanation)
Transit Gateway is an AWS service in the Network category. AWS Transit Gateway connects VPCs, VPNs, and Direct Connect in a hub-and-spoke architecture.
When Would You Use This?
- Multi-VPC networking at scale
- Hybrid network connectivity
- Centralized network management
- Inter-region VPC peering
- Network segmentation and isolation
Who Uses Transit Gateway?
From startups to enterprises, Transit Gateway powers:
What Makes Transit Gateway Powerful
Services That Work with Transit Gateway
Transit Gateway is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Transit Gateway fits into major compliance standards:
Transit Gateway configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Transit Gateway access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Transit Gateway encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Transit Gateway security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Transit Gateway configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
Ready to secure your Transit Gateway configuration?
Pavora continuously monitors your AWS Transit Gateway for misconfigurations, compliance violations, and security risks.