AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud)
by Amazon Web Services
Impact Level
High
Status
Authorized
Pricing
varies
Authorization Date: September 1, 2018 | Sponsoring Agency: DoD
Overview
AWS Elastic Beanstalk on GovCloud provides an easy-to-use platform for deploying and managing applications in the AWS GovCloud environment. It automatically handles capacity provisioning, load balancing, and health monitoring. The service inherits the FedRAMP High authorization of the underlying GovCloud infrastructure.
Key Features
Defense Contractor Use Case
Defense contractors use Elastic Beanstalk on GovCloud to deploy web applications quickly while inheriting FedRAMP High compliance from the underlying AWS GovCloud infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FedRAMP authorization level for AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud)?
AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) is authorized at the FedRAMP High impact level, with authorization granted on 2018-09-01 sponsored by DoD. The FedRAMP High baseline includes approximately 421 security controls and is the most rigorous authorization level.
Can defense contractors use AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) for CUI?
Yes, AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) is authorized at the FedRAMP High baseline, which is suitable for protecting CUI. Defense contractors can use this platform for processing, storing, and transmitting CUI in compliance with NIST 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012 requirements. The High baseline provides the most comprehensive set of security controls for cloud services.
How does AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) pricing compare to commercial?
AWS Elastic Beanstalk (GovCloud) offers flexible pricing tiers that vary based on usage, features, and organization size. Government pricing may differ from commercial rates due to FedRAMP compliance overhead and dedicated infrastructure requirements. Amazon Web Services offers various consumption models that can be cost-effective depending on your usage patterns. Request a government-specific quote from Amazon Web Services or check GSA Advantage for available pricing.
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