AWS Verified Permissions
Amazon Verified Permissions is a scalable, fine-grained permissions management and authorization service for custom applications. Uses Cedar policy language.
What is Verified Permissions? (Simple Explanation)
Verified Permissions is an AWS service in the Security category. Amazon Verified Permissions is a scalable, fine-grained permissions management and authorization service for custom applications.
When Would You Use This?
- Fine-grained application authorization
- Role-based and attribute-based access control
- Policy-as-code authorization rules
- Customer-facing permission management
Who Uses Verified Permissions?
From startups to enterprises, Verified Permissions powers:
What Makes Verified Permissions Powerful
Services That Work with Verified Permissions
Verified Permissions is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS Verified Permissions fits into major compliance standards:
Verified Permissions configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
Verified Permissions access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
Verified Permissions encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
Verified Permissions security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
Verified Permissions configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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