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What is AWS Shield?

AWS Shield is a managed Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service that safeguards web applications running on AWS. AWS Shield provides always-on detection and automatic inline mitigations that minimize application downtime and latency.

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AWS Shield is a managed Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service that safeguards web applications running on AWS. AWS Shield provides always-on detection and automatic inline mitigations that minimize application downtime and latency.

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By giving customers more of what they want - low prices, vast selection, and convenience - Amazon continues to grow and evolve as a world-class e-commerce platform.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

It's launcehed in two versions standard and advanced. The standard version is the free version and it actually offers protection from 96% of common DDOS attacks. It's very easy to use. And it can be used on an existing application or on a new Software as a Service-based application using the AWS management console.You pay for what you use, the pricing is really clear and no hidden payments. It is very flexible and customizable. It allows the user to select the operating system, web application platform, database, and programming language based on the user’s choice. It doesn't just offer protection for websites but also for applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

I don't have really something much against it because it's very effective but the price is considered very high and expensive, yes it's worth it but a lot of people won't be able to afford it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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AWS Shield has never failed me. It such a powerful DDOS shield that offers free and premium versions for different needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

As a freelancer web developer my job doesn't just end when I develop the websites for clients but I also have to be in contact with them for any future issues and one pressing issue i'd always be contacted for is that sites are down because of DDOS attacks. My to go solution is always AWS Shield and I use both the standard version and the advanced based on the client financial ability and needs. Honestly AWS Shield has never failed me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

Ease of accessibility and support. Best DDoS around Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

You can also get advanced protection against large and sophisticated DDoS attacks for these applications by enabling AWS Shield Advanced on Elastic IP address. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

AWS Shield Advanced’s enhanced DDoS detection automatically detects the type of AWS Resource and size of EC2 instance and applies appropriate pre-defined mitigations. With AWS Shield Advanced, customers can also create their own custom mitigation profiles by engaging the 24X7 AWS DDoS Response Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

AWS Shield has the features of " always-on detection" and automatic inline mitigation , which is very helpful in reducing the downtime and moreover its has two levels of hierarchy i.e. standard and advanced and also being cost effective at the same time . It provides great visibility and sends out immediate alerts.Thus its a great tool for DDOS prevention. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

I haven't really found drawback related to AWS shield. Its is a great tool to work with , and thus I have no point of disliking the service provided by AWS shield. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

Making systems more secure by using this tool and preventing the DDOS attack and decreasing the vulnerability of the system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

Easy of implement and maintain , and traffic visibility is clear Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

False positives at times. Apart from it, has worked flawlessly to this date (about 1 year after launch). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

Deployment of Amazon Sheild has helped to shield our Web Applications hosted on AWS from web application attacks including XSS , SQL Injection etc . By creating customized firewall rules , it is possible to filter traffic based on IP Address , URI , HTTP headers and bodies Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

Our company has been using AWS not limited to managing and spinning up servers in the cloud but also utilizing their web security tools to protect our services from DDoS attacks and more. AWS is an all in one package! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

I have nothing to dislike about their services Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

Security is one big issue as competitors and hackers woll do their best to get information out of your company. AWS protects us from these Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

aws shield helps to protect against DDos attack. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

the documentation is very comprehensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

protecting from any attacks Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Elastic IPs helps keep apps secure and available at all times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

Best features are a part of Shield Advanced, not the Standard version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Attack notifications could include greater details. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

DDOS protection. Keeps the business online, prevents customers from being locked out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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AWS shield is like a saviour to the problem of DDos attacks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

The shield protection requires subscription. And it is very expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

Prevent DDos attacks in my IoT system Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about AWS Shield?

Gold standard enterprise class DDOS protection keeps hackers out. Pricing is clear and transparent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Shield?

As with most AWS billable services, you get what you pay for, but it's expensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is AWS Shield solving and how is that benefiting you?

Enterprise wide network security is an issue, particularly with mobile applications that I utilize data calls involving sensitive or personally identifying data. Shielding against DDOS and other malicious attacks is essential. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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