AWS Control Tower receives DoD Impact Level 4 and 5 authorization

Starting today, AWS Control Tower is authorized for Department of Defense Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide Impact Levels 4 and 5 (DoD SRG IL4 and IL5) in the AWS GovCloud (US-East and US-West) Regions. AWS Control Tower offers the easiest way to set up and govern a secure, multi-account AWS environment. It simplifies AWS experiences by orchestrating multiple AWS services on your behalf while maintaining the security and compliance needs of your organization. You can set up a multi-account AWS environment within 30 minutes or less. Today’s launch builds on AWS Control Tower’s existing FedRamp High categorization level as well as [numerous compliance programs and standards](https://aws.amazon.com/compliance/services-in-scope/), including HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry – Data Security Standard), ISO (International Organization for Standardization), SOC 1, 2, and 3 (System and Organization Controls). To learn more, visit the [AWS Control Tower homepage](https://aws.amazon.com/controltower/) or see the [AWS Control Tower User Guide](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/controltower/latest/userguide/what-is-control-tower.html).