AWS completes the CCCS PBHVA assessment with 149 services and features in scope
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AWS has completed its first Protected B High Value Assets (PBHVA) assessment with 149 services and features in scope, becoming the first cloud service provider in Canada to meet this high security standard.
- Assessment covers AWS services in Canada (Central) and Canada West (Calgary) regions
- PBHVA overlay enhances security for sensitive government workloads
- Based on 117 controls from ITSG-33 security control catalogue
- Assessment effective as of October 4, 2024
- Details available through AWS Artifact and PBHVA webpage
This achievement demonstrates AWS's commitment to providing high-grade security standards for public and commercial customers with sensitive workloads.
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