AWS Secret Cloud

Delivering cloud infrastructure for classified missions at operational speed

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Understanding the AWS Secret Cloud

Amazon Web Services operates the Secret Cloud as a dedicated, hardened environment built to satisfy classified mission requirements and demanding workload needs across the U.S. Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, civilian federal agencies, the defense industrial base, and related entities. The infrastructure was engineered and certified to meet the stringent security standards outlined in the Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide at Impact Level 6, as well as Intelligence Community Directive 503. These classified regions maintain the same operational resilience, uptime guarantees, and data durability benchmarks that characterize AWS's standard global infrastructure.

AWS offers multiple pathways for secure connectivity, including AWS Direct Connect, which establishes dedicated, high-capacity network links from customer facilities directly into the region. This connectivity model supports the transmission of classified mission-critical operations.

The company remains focused on supporting defense, intelligence, and national security organizations in executing their most sensitive missions. By abstracting the complexity of underlying infrastructure management, AWS allows national security customers to concentrate on their core mission objectives rather than managing IT systems.

AWS Services in Scope

Why Organizations Choose AWS Secret Cloud

Cloud platforms enable organizations to shift from substantial upfront infrastructure investments to consumption-based pricing models that adjust with operational and mission demands. Rather than forecasting capacity needs and purchasing hardware months ahead, teams can provision hundreds or thousands of compute instances within minutes and accelerate mission delivery. AWS delivers the dependable, elastic, and economical cloud foundation that supports diverse government and enterprise operations globally.

Supporting Mission-Critical Workloads

Address Compliance Requirements

The AWS Secret Cloud holds authorization to store, process, and handle classified information at the Secret level, meeting the Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide Impact Level 6 standard and Intelligence Community Directive 503 specifications.

Proven Commitment

AWS holds the distinction of being the first cloud provider to achieve accreditation for government operations, maintaining this leadership position for over ten years across all U.S. government classification tiers—Unclassified, Sensitive, Secret, and Top Secret.

Security First

Security represents the foundational principle at AWS. The company supports multiple classification frameworks, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards. AWS infrastructure, including data center design and network topology, is engineered to satisfy the most stringent security demands of high-assurance organizations.

Culture of Innovation

AWS advances defense and national security capabilities through continuous innovation spanning classified environments and forward-deployed tactical systems. As the company collaborates with customers on emerging requirements, they gain access to capabilities that enhance mission execution velocity, operational flexibility, and protective measures.

What's New

For information on recent developments and product announcements, visit the What's New for AWS Secret Cloud resource center.

Launch of Secret-West Region

Dave Levy, Vice President of Worldwide Public Sector, unveiled the Secret-West Region launch during re:Invent 2025.

Additional Resources

AWS Top Secret Cloud

AWS operates a Top Secret cloud environment serving U.S. Intelligence, Defense, and mission partner organizations.

AWS GovCloud (US)

AWS GovCloud provides government agencies and partners with cloud solutions that comply with ITAR, FedRAMP, DFARS, and other regulatory and compliance frameworks.

Announcing Second AWS Top Secret Region

AWS has launched the AWS Top Secret-West Region to increase capacity for Top Secret classified operations.

US Navy Deploys DevSecOps Environment to Deliver New Capabilities to Its Sailors

NIWC Pacific harnesses AWS Cloud infrastructure to accelerate Navy technology development and regulatory compliance.

Cloud Computing for U.S. Intelligence Community

AWS addresses the specialized requirements of the U.S. Intelligence Community through secure cloud services and platforms, enabling agencies to explore advanced capabilities and deploy emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Cloud Computing for U.S. Defense

AWS delivers worldwide infrastructure and secure, scalable solutions enabling the Department of Defense to fulfill mission objectives, optimize operations, and protect sensitive systems.

Naval Research Establishment Enables Navy Access to AWS Secret Region

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific awarded Amazon Web Services its first Department of Defense Blanket Purchase Agreement for Impact Level 6 cloud services.

AWS Achieves CMMC Level 2

This certification strengthens AWS's ability to support Department of Defense contracts and underscores the company's dedication to cybersecurity standards.

Amazon to Launch Second Secret Cloud Region in 2025

The upcoming AWS Secret-West Region will receive accreditation to process workloads classified at the U.S. Secret level.

Contact AWS Secret Cloud

Reach out to learn more about AWS Secret Cloud capabilities and deployment options.

Source: AWS News Blog