# AWS Config: how AI models rank it, October 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition. Named in 2 judge labels across 2 categories by 2 of 14 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/aws-config/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud-native application protection | 1% | 11 | 0% | 1 |
| Cloud security posture management | 0% | 48 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Start with native cloud tools (AWS Config, Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud) - they're included with your cloud subscription" (MiniMax M2.5, CNAPP)

## Movement since September 2026

Floor: 11 points of share, measured on the calibration repeat. A larger change is movement; a smaller one is noise.

- Cloud-native application protection: 0% to 1%, +2. New · not ranked in September 2026 · rank 11 of 70.
- Cloud security posture management: 0% to 0%, ±0. Inside the floor by 11 points · rank 23 → 48 of 80.

## In its own words

What AWS Config's own pages state, read 2026-10-06. Stated by the vendor, not checked by the index.

- Positioning: Assess, audit, and evaluate configurations of your resources (https://aws.amazon.com/config)
- For: Any AWS customer looking to improve their security and governance posture on AWS by continuously evaluating the configuration of their resources (https://aws.amazon.com/config/faqs)
- Price stated: Pay for only what you use, with no minimums or upfront commitments (https://aws.amazon.com/config)
- Starting price: 0.003 (https://aws.amazon.com/config/pricing)
- Integrations claimed: 9 (https://aws.amazon.com/config/features)
- Certifications: ISO 9001 compliance, ISO 27018 compliance, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 compliance, ISO 27017 compliance, HIPAA compliance
- Hosting: AWS Regions, public AWS Regions, US East (N. Virginia)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, October 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.