AWS workspaces documentation change

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

File: workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_ubuntu_workspace.md

Summary

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

Security assessment

The change adds documentation about CAC/PIV smart card authentication, which enhances security through multi-factor authentication. No evidence suggests this fixes an existing security issue.

Diff

diff --git a/workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_ubuntu_workspace.md b/workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_ubuntu_workspace.md
index 723ea349b..7639a882d 100644
--- a//workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_ubuntu_workspace.md
+++ b//workspaces/latest/adminguide/manage_ubuntu_workspace.md
@@ -5 +5 @@
-Control DCV behavior on Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable clipboard redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable audio-in redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable video-in redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable time zone redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable printer redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable disconnect session on screen lock for DCVGrant SSH access to Ubuntu WorkSpaces administratorsOverride the default shell for Ubuntu WorkSpacesConfigure device proxy server settings for internet access
+Control DCV behavior on Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable clipboard redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable audio-in redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable video-in redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable time zone redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable printer redirection for Ubuntu WorkSpacesEnable or disable disconnect session on screen lock for DCVGrant SSH access to Ubuntu WorkSpaces administratorsOverride the default shell for Ubuntu WorkSpacesUse smart cards for authentication on Ubuntu WorkSpacesConfigure device proxy server settings for internet access
@@ -237,0 +238,4 @@ After making this change, you must either reboot the WorkSpace or log out of the
+## Use smart cards for authentication on Ubuntu WorkSpaces
+
+Ubuntu 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).
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