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Security in Amazon WorkDocs
Cloud security at AWS is the highest priority. As an AWS customer, you benefit from a data center and network architecture that is built to meet the requirements of the most security-sensitive organizations.
Security is a shared responsibility between AWS and you. The shared
responsibility model
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Security of the cloud – AWS is responsible for protecting the infrastructure that runs AWS services in the AWS Cloud. AWS also provides you with services that you can use securely. Third-party auditors regularly test and verify the effectiveness of our security as part of the AWS compliance programs
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Security in the cloud – The AWS service that you use determines your responsibility. You are also responsible for other factors, including the sensitivity of your data, your company’s requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The topics in this section help you understand how to apply the shared responsibility model when using Amazon WorkDocs.
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The users in a WorkDocs organization can collaborate with users outside that organization by sending a link or invitation to a file. However, this only applies to sites that use an Active Directory Connector. See the the shared link settings for your site and select the option that best meets your company’s requirements.
The following topics show you how to configure Amazon WorkDocs to meet your security and compliance objectives. You also learn how to use other AWS services that help you to monitor and secure your Amazon WorkDocs resources.
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