AWS Sovereign Cloud
Using the AWS Sovereign Cloud requires in-depth knowledge of AWS — it’s not a magic switch that automatically makes you compliant. Simply deploying workloads on the sovereign cloud doesn’t guarantee that your business meets European data sovereignty requirements. The architecture, configurations, access controls, and operational processes all need to be carefully designed and validated.
Why You Need Expert Guidance
- Sovereignty is more than a region: Data residency is just one piece of the puzzle. True sovereignty involves encryption key management, access restrictions, operational controls, and audit trails — all of which need deliberate design.
- Shared responsibility still applies: AWS provides the sovereign infrastructure, but you’re responsible for how you configure and use it. Misconfigurations can undermine the sovereignty guarantees you’re counting on.
- Regulatory complexity: European data sovereignty regulations are nuanced and evolving. Understanding how AWS Sovereign Cloud maps to specific regulatory requirements (GDPR, DORA, NIS2, sector-specific rules) takes real expertise.
How I Can Help
- Assessing whether AWS Sovereign Cloud is the right fit for your specific compliance requirements
- Designing architectures that fully leverage sovereignty controls — not just deploying in the right region
- Implementing proper encryption, key management, and access policies
- Ensuring your operational processes align with sovereignty requirements
- Bridging the gap between your compliance team and your engineering team
Need help navigating AWS Sovereign Cloud? Let’s talk.