What is AWS Shield?

AWS Shield is an all-encompassing managed service that safeguards applications hosted on AWS from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. Its capabilities for continuous detection and automatic inline mitigation help maintain minimal downtime and low latency for applications without the need for AWS Support intervention. AWS Shield is available in two tiers: Standard and Advanced. All AWS users automatically receive the complimentary protections included with AWS Shield Standard, which is specifically designed to guard against the most prevalent DDoS attacks occurring at the network and transport layers, affecting websites and applications. Moreover, when AWS Shield Standard is used in conjunction with Amazon CloudFront and Amazon Route 53, it offers even greater protection, ensuring that applications remain operational during Layer 3 and 4 attack scenarios. This comprehensive security solution not only enhances the resilience of applications but also allows organizations to concentrate on their primary business functions, trusting AWS Shield to deliver crucial DDoS defense mechanisms. As a result, businesses can confidently operate in a secure environment, knowing they have robust protection against evolving threats.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Amazon
Date Founded:
1994
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
aws.amazon.com/shield/

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

AWS Shield Categories and Features

DDoS Protection Service

DNS Amplification Protection
DNS Reflection Protection
High Network Capacity
Illegitimate Traffic Recognition
Infrastructure Protection (Layer 3/Layer 4)
Post Attack Analysis
Traffic Monitoring
Website Protection (Layer 7)