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AWS securityagent documentation change

Service: securityagent · 2026-01-10 · Documentation low

File: securityagent/latest/userguide/security-guidance.md

Summary

Added compliance note about authorization requirements for penetration testing

Security assessment

Clarifies security compliance responsibilities but doesn't fix a vulnerability. Reinforces proper authorization for security testing activities.

Diff

diff --git a/securityagent/latest/userguide/security-guidance.md b/securityagent/latest/userguide/security-guidance.md
index e89a8c3d8..00f52deb0 100644
--- a//securityagent/latest/userguide/security-guidance.md
+++ b//securityagent/latest/userguide/security-guidance.md
@@ -54,0 +55,2 @@ Endpoints that are specified as target URLs for pentesting will require DNS vali
+Customers are responsible for ensuring they have proper authorization to test all systems that may be affected by their penetration testing activities. All use of AWS Security Agent must comply with the AWS Acceptable Use Policy ([https://aws.amazon.com/aup/](https://aws.amazon.com/aup/)).
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