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Digital Sovereignty on AWS Dedicated Local Zones (New)

  • Writer: Vivek Trivedi
    Vivek Trivedi
  • Aug 23, 2023
  • 1 min read

Understanding & Achieving Digital Sovereignty with AWS - Simplified

AWS isn't just a cloud provider; they're your ally in the digital sovereignty journey. From their unique design philosophy to top-notch security, encryption options, and versatile services, they enable you to navigate regulations without slowing down.

Navigating Digital Sovereignty with AWS

In the digital realm, maintaining control over data and complying with regulations are crucial. Amazon Web Services (AWS) understands this and is here to help. With their unique "Sovereign-by-Design" approach, AWS ensures you can use their cloud services while staying compliant with your rules.

Sovereign-by-Design: AWS's Special Approach

AWS has built its cloud with digital sovereignty in mind right from the start. They constantly create features and controls that fit your needs, allowing you to harness the cloud's benefits without compromising compliance.

Locking Down Data: Keeping Your Info Safe

Data security is key. AWS brings in the AWS Nitro System, a super-safe way to process data on Amazon EC2. This system ensures outsiders can't access your data while it's being worked on, even within AWS. Your data stays secure and private.

Supercharge Privacy with Encryption

Encryption keeps your data private during transit, at rest, and even in memory. AWS offers encryption for all their services, with options for you to manage the keys. They're always innovating in this area, making sure your data remains safe, whether inside or outside the AWS cloud.

Always On, Always Ready

In the face of disruptions, high availability and resilience are vital. AWS's Availability Zones (AZs) divide their regions into isolated sections, boosting application availability. They've got your back with data recovery options too, from rollbacks to comprehensive disaster recovery.

Anywhere Operations Made Easy

Need cloud-like operations on your premises or in remote areas? AWS services like AWS Outposts and AWS Snow Family cater to your specific needs, ensuring your operations run smoothly in different settings.


Now that we've delved into the concept of Digital Sovereignty, let's explore how this principle can be effectively realised through the utilisation of AWS Dedicated Local Zones.




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Overview

  1. Fully managed by AWS, designed exclusively for your use or community.

  2. Placed in your specified location for regulatory compliance.

  3. Operated by local AWS personnel.

  4. Offers elasticity, scalability, and pay-as-you-go pricing.

  5. Enhanced security and governance features.


Benefits

  1. Utilises the same security standards as AWS Regions and Local Zones.

  2. Incorporates AWS Nitro System for data confidentiality and integrity.

  3. Enables multi-tenancy for easier adoption across multiple AWS accounts.

  4. Reduces operational overhead of managing on-premises infrastructure.

  5. Supports resilient architecture with multiple Dedicated Local Zones.


Simplified Application Architecture

  1. Consistent AWS infrastructure, APIs, and tools across applications.

  2. With consistent APIs, the way you interact with these services remains the same across both AWS Regions and Dedicated Local Zones.

  3. AWS services available include EC2, VPC, EBS, ELB, ECS, EKS, Direct Connect.


Use Cases

  1. Ideal for public sector and regulated industries.

  2. Ensures compliance with data residency and security requirements.

  3. Collaboration with local AWS personnel for dedicated infrastructure.


By deploying AWS Dedicated Local Zones, you can meet regulatory needs, enhance security, and simplify your application architecture while leveraging the power and flexibility of the cloud.

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Disclaimer: This blog post is based on the information available as of August 2023. For the most current details and specific queries, please visit the official AWS website or get in touch with AWS Support.


 
 
 

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