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SHIFT Achieves AWS WAF Partner Certification

Recently, SHIFT, a leading software testing and quality assurance firm based in Tokyo, proudly announced that it has earned the prestigious "AWS WAF Partner" certification through the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Delivery Program. This recognition marks SHIFT as only the third company in Japan to obtain this certification for its consulting services.

Understanding AWS Certification Programs

AWS's Service Delivery Program aims to identify and verify partner organizations with significant technical knowledge, experience, and proven track records in specific service areas. By obtaining the AWS WAF Partner status, SHIFT has showcased its capabilities in leveraging AWS's Web Application Firewall (WAF) technology, thus enhancing its value proposition to clients seeking robust security measures.

SHIFT's Expansion of AWS Services

As an AWS Advanced Tier Partner, SHIFT has been dedicated to developing its AWS service offerings and nurturing talent in this domain. The formation of the AWS Center of Excellence (CCoE) team in April 2024 is a pivotal step in its strategy to reinforce AWS-related services and bolster training for employees.

The AWS CCoE team is composed of experts carrying all AWS certifications and recognized as part of the 2025 Japan AWS All Certifications Engineers cohort. This specialized team has been integral in expanding AWS service offerings, fostering employee training, and disseminating technical knowledge. Within a year of its establishment, the CCoE team has already recorded several noteworthy accomplishments, further emphasizing SHIFT's commitment to excellence in AWS technologies.

Enhanced Security Solutions with AWS

SHIFT’s successful attainment of the AWS WAF Partner designation is primarily attributed to its well-documented achievements in delivering AWS WAF-based solutions and its outstanding technical expertise. This recognition empowers SHIFT to accelerate the development of innovative solutions utilizing AWS WAF, while concurrently upgrading and expanding other AWS services.

Moreover, SHIFT has implemented a unique security assessment service that visualizes AWS security states and offers improvement strategies through expert recommendations. This service, known as the