AWS Backup for Amazon S3 now supports direct access to backup data

AWS Backup for Amazon S3 now supports creating S3 Access Points, enabling direct read-only access to backup data using standard S3 APIs without initiating a restore.

• Read backup data using standard S3 operations like GetObject, HeadObject, and ListObjectsV2
• Supports both snapshot and continuous point-in-time recovery points
• Works with standard backup vaults and logically air-gapped vaults
• Enables targeted file recovery, data validation, compliance auditing, and forensic investigation
• Recovery points remain protected from deletion while access point is active
• Supports cross-account access through AWS Resource Access Manager and Multi-party approval
• Available in select AWS Regions

This capability allows organizations to access and validate backup data directly while maintaining protection and security of their S3 backups.