AWS Parallel Computing Service Achieves Key Compliance Certifications
AWS Parallel Computing Service (PCS), a managed HPC service using Slurm, has expanded its security and compliance certifications. This expansion enables federal agencies and regulated industries to run sensitive workloads on PCS while meeting compliance obligations. PCS is now in scope for FedRAMP Class C and D, SOC 1/2/3 reports, ISO certification, CSA STAR, and PCI attestations, making it suitable for a wider range of critical applications.
- →New Regions for FedRAMP Compliance
- →Expanded Use Cases for Regulated Industries
Enhancements (1) ›
- Expanded Use Cases for Regulated Industries
With these expanded compliance certifications, federal agencies, public sector organizations, and enterprises in regulated industries can now confidently use PCS for sensitive and mission-critical HPC workloads.
Notes (1) ›
- New Regions for FedRAMP Compliance
PCS is now in scope for FedRAMP Class C in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), and US West (Oregon) Regions. FedRAMP Class D compliance is available in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/aws-pcs-august/
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