AWS employs a shared security responsibility model where it manages the security of the underlying cloud infrastructure, while customers are responsible for securing their workloads. The AWS infrastructure is designed with security best practices in mind, utilizing redundant controls, continuous validation, and automation to monitor and protect the environment 24/7.

AWS offers a variety of security tools and features, including network firewalls, data encryption capabilities, identity and access management through AWS IAM, and monitoring tools like AWS CloudTrail and Amazon GuardDuty. These features help customers manage access, protect data, and gain visibility into their AWS environments.

AWS provides guidance and tools such as AWS Trusted Advisor, AWS Security Hub, and AWS Well-Architected Framework to help customers understand and implement compliance controls. AWS continuously undergoes audits and offers certifications that customers can leverage to simplify their own compliance efforts, reducing the need for manual activities.