# Security in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications
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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](https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/shared-responsibility-model/) describes this as security of the cloud and security in the cloud:
+ **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](https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/programs/). For information about the compliance programs that apply to WorkSpaces Applications, see [AWS Services in Scope by Compliance Program](https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/services-in-scope/).
+ **Security in the cloud** – Your responsibility is determined by the AWS service that you use. You are also responsible for other factors including the sensitivity of your data, your company’s requirements, and applicable laws and regulations 

This documentation helps you understand how to apply the shared responsibility model when using WorkSpaces Applications. It shows you how to configure WorkSpaces Applications to meet your security and compliance objectives. You also learn how to use other AWS services that help you to monitor and secure your WorkSpaces Applications resources.

**Topics**
+ [Data Protection in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](data-protection.md)
+ [Identity and Access Management for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](controlling-access.md)
+ [Logging and Monitoring in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](logging-monitoring-alerting.md)
+ [Compliance Validation for Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](compliance-validation.md)
+ [Resilience in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](disaster-recovery-resiliency.md)
+ [Infrastructure Security in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](infrastructure-security.md)
+ [Security Groups in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](managing-network-security-groups.md)
+ [Update Management in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](update-management.md)
+ [Amazon WorkSpaces Applications Cross-Service Confused Deputy Prevention](confused-deputy.md)
+ [Security Best Practices in Amazon WorkSpaces Applications](security-best-practices.md)