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AWS iot-device-defender documentation change

Service: iot-device-defender · 2025-11-22 · Documentation low

File: iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/security-iam.md

Summary

Removed 'AWS' from 'AWS Directory Service' in federated identity description

Security assessment

The change appears to be a terminology adjustment (using 'Directory Service' instead of 'AWS Directory Service') without altering security guidance or addressing vulnerabilities. No security implications identified.

Diff

diff --git a/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/security-iam.md b/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/security-iam.md
index 3d007ff98..7876008c3 100644
--- a//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/security-iam.md
+++ b//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/security-iam.md
@@ -57 +57 @@ As a best practice, require human users to use federation with an identity provi
-A _federated identity_ is a user from your enterprise directory, web identity provider, or AWS Directory Service that accesses AWS services using credentials from an identity source. Federated identities assume roles that provide temporary credentials.
+A _federated identity_ is a user from your enterprise directory, web identity provider, or Directory Service that accesses AWS services using credentials from an identity source. Federated identities assume roles that provide temporary credentials.