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AWS lambda documentation change

Service: lambda · 2025-11-22 · Documentation low

File: lambda/latest/dg/security-iam.md

Summary

Updated terminology from 'AWS Directory Service' to 'Directory Service' in federated identity explanation

Security assessment

The change appears to be a minor terminology adjustment without altering security implications. No evidence of addressing vulnerabilities or security weaknesses.

Diff

diff --git a/lambda/latest/dg/security-iam.md b/lambda/latest/dg/security-iam.md
index 7444025a4..88b510539 100644
--- a//lambda/latest/dg/security-iam.md
+++ b//lambda/latest/dg/security-iam.md
@@ -59 +59 @@ 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.