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DDoS and vulnerability management software

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AWS Shield - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: November 2025

AWS Shield overview

What is AWS Shield?

AWS Shield is a DDoS and vulnerability management software that helps businesses detect attacks and automate inline mitigations to minimize application latency and downtime. It allows staff members to detect attacks at lower traffic thresholds to optimize application DDoS resiliency and minimize false-positive notifications.

AWS Shield enables supervisors to monitor network flows and inspect incoming traffic based on multiple analysis techniques, such as anomaly algorithms, traffic signatures, and more. With the AWS Shield console, employees can receive real-time notifications about previous and correct DDoS attacks.

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AWS Shield reviews

Overall rating

4.3

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Positive reviews

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend8/10
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AWS Shield's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from AWS Shield users:

Vulnerability scanning
Activity dashboard
IT incident management
Web traffic monitoring
Reporting/Analytics
Dashboard

All AWS Shield features

Features rating:

Alerts/Notifications
Vulnerability assessment
API
Monitoring
Vulnerability management

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AWS Shield support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Documentation

AWS Shield FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of AWS Shield?

AWS Shield has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business

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Q. What languages does AWS Shield support?

AWS Shield supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does AWS Shield offer an API?

Yes, AWS Shield has an API available for use.


Q. What level of support does AWS Shield offer?

AWS Shield offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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