Security, identity, and governance in the cloud are important components in achieving and maintaining integrity and safety for data and services.

Cloud security refers to using measures and practices to protect digital assets from threats. This includes both the physical security of data centers and cybersecurity measures to guard against online threats. AWS prioritizes security through encrypted data storage, network security, and continuous monitoring of potential threats.Identity services help to securely manage identities, resources, and permissions in a scalable way. AWS provides identity services designed for workforce and customer-facing applications, and for managing access to workloads and applications.Cloud governance is a set of rules, processes, and reports that guide your organization to follow best practices. One can establish cloud governance across your AWS resources, use built-in best practices and standards, and automate compliance and auditing processes. Compliance in the cloud refers to adhering to laws and regulations governing data protection and privacy. AWS Compliance Programs provides information about the certifications, regulations, and frameworks that AWS aligns with.