What is AWS Shield?
AWS Shield provides managed detection and mitigation capabilities for distributed denial-of-service attacks.
Who is AWS Shield for?
Teams responsible for security operations that need ddos detection and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.
AWS Shield features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- DDoS detection
- Attack mitigation
- Application protection
AWS Shield pricing
Cloud usage and access options
Scope the selected service, region, resource capacity and expected usage. Include connected compute, storage, data transfer and support rather than treating a trial credit as the ongoing cost.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
Credits and free allowances can have eligibility, duration and usage limits. Check the current account offer and do not assume the full production workload is free.
Before you choose AWS Shield
Match coverage to the relevant workloads, applications and threats and assign an operational response owner.
No security product guarantees complete protection; validate configuration, data access, integrations and the purchased coverage.
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AWS Shield FAQs
Does AWS Shield have a free plan?
Credits and free allowances can have eligibility, duration and usage limits. Check the current account offer and do not assume the full production workload is free.
Who is AWS Shield for?
Teams responsible for security operations that need ddos detection and want to evaluate the complete delivery, access and cost requirements.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.