Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA)
Deploy a multi-account cloud foundation for highly-regulated workloads and complex compliance requirements.
Overview
The Landing Zone Accelerator on AWS (LZA) is an open-source solution built using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). It is designed to deploy a secure, resilient, and scalable cloud foundation that accelerates readiness for complex compliance programs. It is architected to align with AWS best practices and multiple global compliance frameworks (like NIST, FedRAMP, HIPAA). LZA is often used to enhance a foundational AWS Control Tower deployment with more advanced networking, security, and account customizations.
✨ Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) based on AWS CDK
- Designed for highly-regulated industries and complex compliance needs
- Advanced network architecture (VPCs, Transit Gateways, Network Firewall)
- Extensive customization via configuration files
- Support for AWS GovCloud (US) and other non-standard partitions
- Integration with AWS Control Tower Account Factory
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and highly customizable
- Specifically designed for complex compliance frameworks
- Deep integration with a wide array of AWS services
Unique Value: Accelerates the deployment of a secure and compliant AWS foundation for highly regulated workloads through a customizable, low-code approach.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Deploying environments to meet FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST, CMMC, and HIPAA requirements.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need a simple, quick-start landing zone with minimal customization (AWS Control Tower is a better fit)
- Teams without Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or AWS CDK knowledge
🏆 Alternatives
Provides more customization and compliance-specific features than the standard AWS Control Tower, but requires more technical expertise to manage.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Business Support or Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The solution itself is free and open-source.
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