AWS VPC
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) lets you provision a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud where you launch resources in a virtual network you define.
What is VPC? (Simple Explanation)
Think of VPC like your own private gated community in the cloud. You build the walls (subnets), set up the roads (route tables), and decide who can enter (security groups). Everything inside is isolated from your neighbors.
When Would You Use This?
- Isolated application environments
- Multi-tier web applications
- Hybrid cloud connectivity
- Compliance-bound workloads (PCI, HIPAA)
Who Uses VPC?
From startups to enterprises, VPC powers:
What Makes VPC Powerful
Services That Work with VPC
VPC is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:
Compliance & Security
How AWS VPC fits into major compliance standards:
VPC configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
VPC access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
VPC encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
VPC security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
VPC configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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