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AWS Shield

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
8.9 /10
Category
AWS Shield
8.7 /10

What is AWS Shield?

AWS Shield is a managed DDoS protection service that safeguards applications running on AWS. AWS Shield Advanced is a tailored protection program that identifies threats using exabyte-scale detection to aggregate data across AWS.

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AWS Shield Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

90 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+96 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love AWS Shield?

0% Negative
0% Neutral
100% Positive

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Altruistic

Feature Ratings

Average 90

Web Application Protection

100

Resource Scaling

94

Threat Analytics

91

Attack Notifications

90

SIEM Integration

89

IP Address Quarantine/Blacklist

89

Intelligent Defense Stack

88

Autonomous Mitigation

87

Packet Inspection

87

Machine Learning

63

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 86

Quality of Features

89

Business Value Created

87

Ease of Implementation

87

Breadth of Features

87

Usability and Intuitiveness

86

Vendor Support

86

Ease of IT Administration

85

Availability and Quality of Training

85

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

84

Ease of Customization

84

Ease of Data Integration

82

AWS Shield Reviews

Kamran A.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2023

AWS Shield review by AWS Cloud Architect

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates AWS Shield from other similar products?

While other cloud providers and security companies offer DDoS protection services, AWS Shield's deep integration with the AWS ecosystem, global infrastructure, tiered offerings, and additional features like DRT support and analytics contribute to its uniqueness in the market.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The automatic nature of Shield's protection across various AWS services ensures a level of security that's deeply ingrained within the AWS ecosystem. This ease of use and seamless integration make it a compelling aspect for users who value efficiency and security in their cloud deployments.

What do you dislike most about this product?

For some users or organizations, the cost associated with the Advanced tier of AWS Shield might be a bit high compared to similar services offered by other providers. While it provides comprehensive protection and additional features, the pricing might be a concern for smaller businesses or those with limited budgets.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

By thoroughly assessing your security needs, understanding the service tiers, evaluating costs and benefits, and staying informed about updates and best practices, you can make an informed decision about implementing AWS Shield for your applications and services.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Harika K.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Insurance
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

Amazing protection from malicious attacks

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates AWS Shield from other similar products?

It provides advanced threat detection and mitigation, coupled with the expertise and infrastructure of AWS, making it a seamless choice for protecting AWS applications.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Offers seamless integration with AWS services, automatic protection, and robust mitigation capabilities, ensuring the reliability and availability of applications

What do you dislike most about this product?

The need for in-depth knowledge of AWS services and configurations can be challenging for users new to the AWS ecosystem.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Recommend evaluating their AWS application's security needs and assessing whether AWS Shield Standard or Advanced is the right fit.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features
  • Security Protects

Tarun B.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Retail
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Oct 2023

Best Product for DDOS Attacks and firewall mgmt

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates AWS Shield from other similar products?

DDOs Protection Firewall Management via IP restriction. / IP quarantine's AWS shield - Protecting your All public facing components Packet inspection at its best

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Firewall Management via IP restriction. / IP quarantine's

What do you dislike most about this product?

NOt at all , Its best

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Very simple UI to define the policies , start exploring and implementing it

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity