AWS workspaces documentation change

Service: workspaces · 2026-01-22 · Documentation low

File: workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_rockylinux_workspace.md

Summary

Added new section 'Use smart cards for authentication on Rocky Linux WorkSpaces' documenting CAC/PIV smart card authentication support.

Security assessment

The change documents new authentication capabilities using CAC/PIV smart cards, which are security features. However, there's no evidence this addresses a specific vulnerability or incident.

Diff

diff --git a/workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_rockylinux_workspace.md b/workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_rockylinux_workspace.md
index 9a8aad78d..cfb2f3ba1 100644
--- a//workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_rockylinux_workspace.md
+++ b//workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_rockylinux_workspace.md
@@ -5 +5 @@
-Control DCV behavior on Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable clipboard redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable audio-in redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable video-in redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable time zone redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable printer redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable disconnect session on screen lock for DCVGrant SSH access to Rocky Linux WorkSpaces administratorsOverride the default shell for Rocky Linux WorkSpaces
+Control DCV behavior on Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable clipboard redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable audio-in redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable video-in redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable time zone redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable printer redirection for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesEnable or disable disconnect session on screen lock for DCVGrant SSH access to Rocky Linux WorkSpaces administratorsOverride the default shell for Rocky Linux WorkSpacesUse smart cards for authentication on Rocky Linux WorkSpaces
@@ -232,0 +233,4 @@ After making this change, you must either reboot the WorkSpace or log out of the
+## Use smart cards for authentication on Rocky Linux WorkSpaces
+
+Rocky Linux WorkSpaces bundles allow the use of [Common Access Card (CAC)](https://www.cac.mil/Common-Access-Card) and [Personal Identity Verification (PIV)](https://piv.idmanagement.gov/) smart cards for authentication. For more information, see [Use smart cards for authentication in WorkSpaces Personal](./smart-cards.html).
+