# Security in Amazon Lightsail for Research
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Cloud security at AWS is the highest priority. As an AWS customer, you benefit from data centers and network architectures that are 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/). To learn about the compliance programs that apply to Amazon Lightsail for Research, 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 Lightsail for Research. The following topics show you how to configure Lightsail for Research to meet your security and compliance objectives. You also learn how to use other AWS services that help you to monitor and secure your Lightsail for Research resources. 

**Topics**
+ [Data protection in Amazon Lightsail for Research](data-protection.md)
+ [Identity and Access Management for Amazon Lightsail for Research](security-iam.md)
+ [Compliance validation for Amazon Lightsail for Research](SERVICE-compliance.md)
+ [Resilience in Amazon Lightsail for Research](disaster-recovery-resiliency.md)
+ [Infrastructure security in Amazon Lightsail for Research](infrastructure-security.md)
+ [Configuration and vulnerability analysis in Amazon Lightsail for Research](security-vulnerability-analysis-management.md)
+ [Security best practices for Amazon Lightsail for Research](security-best-practices.md)