AWS GovCloud (US)
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Section titled “Concept”AWS GovCloud (US) is a group of isolated AWS Regions located in the United States. They are built for the strict legal and security needs of US government agencies and the organizations that work with them. These Regions are operated by staff who are US citizens, and using them requires a separate account and vetting. Many services from the regular AWS Regions are available here too, but not all of them. GovCloud is kept separate from regular AWS accounts, so its resources don’t mix directly with the regular Regions.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”A separate, secured building for government offices, where only vetted people work.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”The United States has strict laws for government data — who can see it and where it is kept.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”US government agencies, defense contractors, and law enforcement software.
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”Azure Government
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: