Amazon S3 Object Lock

Amazon S3 Object Lock is a feature within Amazon S3 that provides Write Once Read Many (WORM) storage, preventing objects from being deleted or overwritten for a fixed amount of time or indefinitely. It offers immutability through configurable retention periods and legal holds, crucial for…

Key facts

First appeared: 2018
Category: technology
Problem solved: Ensuring data immutability to meet stringent regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., SEC Rule 17a-4, FINRA, HIPAA, GDPR) and protecting data from accidental deletion, unauthorized modification, or malicious attacks like ransomware. It provides a native, scalable WORM storage solution within Amazon S3.
Platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud

Related technologies

Amazon S3
AWS CloudTrail
Third-party backup software
AWS Backup
AWS Key Management Service (KMS)
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
AWS Config

Notable users

Backup and disaster recovery providers
Financial institutions
Healthcare organizations
Any enterprise with strict data retention and compliance requirements
Government agencies