Automated DDoS Protection: Protects applications from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks without manual intervention.
Real-Time Attack Visibility: Provides real-time insights into ongoing attacks, enabling quick responses and mitigation strategies.
24/7 Expert Support: Access to the AWS DDoS Response Team (DRT) for immediate assistance and guidance during attacks (available with AWS Shield Advanced).
Cost Protection: AWS Shield Advanced helps protect against additional costs incurred due to attack-related traffic spikes.
Scalable Defense: Automatically scales to defend against attacks of any size, from small to large-scale DDoS attempts.
Multi-Layered Protection: Defends against both network and application layer attacks, ensuring comprehensive security.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with AWS services like Amazon CloudFront, Route 53, and Elastic Load Balancing for enhanced protection.
Reduced Downtime: Minimizes disruptions and ensures high availability of applications during DDoS attacks.
Advanced Threat Intelligence: Leverages AWS’s machine learning capabilities to detect and mitigate complex attacks faster.
No Additional Cost for Basic Protection: AWS Shield Standard is available at no extra cost for all AWS customers, offering baseline DDoS protection.