AWS’s physical security practices complement digital security measures by providing a foundational layer of protection for customer data. Controlled access with security guards, biometric scans, and strict personnel policies ensures that only authorized personnel can enter data centers, preventing physical tampering or unauthorized hardware access. Environmental protections against floods, earthquakes, and fires safeguard infrastructure against natural disasters, maintaining uptime and data integrity. These measures work alongside digital security controls like encryption, identity and access management, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring to create a defense-in-depth strategy. By combining robust physical safeguards with advanced cybersecurity protocols, AWS ensures that both the infrastructure and the data it hosts are protected from unauthorized access, accidental damage, and operational risks, enabling customers to rely on secure and resilient cloud environments in real-world deployments.