AWS Shield
#110 · Level 3 · Modern architecture · SecurityConcept
Section titled “Concept”AWS Shield is a service that protects against DDoS attacks. DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) means trying to knock a service offline by sending huge amounts of traffic from many places at once. Every AWS user gets Shield Standard automatically, and it protects against common network attacks. Shield Advanced costs extra, and includes more detailed protection, attack information and help from a special AWS team. Shield usually works together with CloudFront, Route 53 and Load Balancers.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”Sending thousands of fake customers to the front of a shop so real customers can’t get in — Shield clears that crowd away.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”A DDoS attack can keep a website down for hours, causing big losses for the business.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”Every AWS user gets Shield Standard automatically; Shield Advanced is extra protection for large and important sites.
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”Azure DDoS Protection
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: