Developer Preview — This documentation covers the AWS SDK for Python, which is in Developer Preview and intended for evaluation and testing only. Do not use it for production workloads. For production applications, use the AWS SDK for Python (Boto3). To understand the differences between the two SDKs, see Choosing the right AWS SDK for Python.
Security for the AWS SDK for Python
Cloud security at Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the highest priority. As an AWS
customer, you benefit from a data center and network architecture that is built to meet the
requirements of the most security-sensitive organizations. Security is a shared responsibility
between AWS and you. The Shared Responsibility Model
Security of the Cloud – AWS is responsible for
protecting the infrastructure that runs all of the services offered in the AWS Cloud and
providing you with services that you can use securely. Our security responsibility is the
highest priority at AWS, and the effectiveness of our security is regularly tested and
verified by third-party auditors as part of the AWS Compliance Programs
Security in the Cloud – Your responsibility is determined by the AWS service you are using, and other factors including the sensitivity of your data, your organization’s requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
This AWS product or service follows the shared responsibility model