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Service Model Differences
Cloud service models—SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS—assign distinct security responsibilities to users and providers. From managing applications in IaaS to relying more on providers in SaaS, teams must grasp these distinctions to clarify roles.
The AWS Responsibility Model
For services such as virtual machines, customers manage guest systems, applications and firewall settings; the provider secures underlying infrastructure. Exact responsibilities depend on the service selected.
Source: AWS: Shared Responsibility Model
Consistent Customer Duties
Regardless of the cloud type, customers always secure their data, identities, endpoints, and access management. Such constant duties demand clear planning to avoid security gaps in any cloud deployment.