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AWS workspaces-web documentation change

Service: workspaces-web · 2025-11-22 · Documentation low

File: workspaces-web/latest/adminguide/security-iam.md

Summary

Changed 'AWS Directory Service' to 'Directory Service' in federated identity definition

Security assessment

This is a minor terminology update removing 'AWS' branding. It doesn't change security meaning, address vulnerabilities, or introduce new security guidance. Federated identity security principles remain unchanged.

Diff

diff --git a/workspaces-web/latest/adminguide/security-iam.md b/workspaces-web/latest/adminguide/security-iam.md
index 31b78cb0a..9be4f7d90 100644
--- a//workspaces-web/latest/adminguide/security-iam.md
+++ b//workspaces-web/latest/adminguide/security-iam.md
@@ -61 +61 @@ 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.