AWS Shield | Visibility and Reporting

Question 1

How quickly can I engage the AWS DDoS Response Team (DRT)?

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AWS Shield | Security, Identity & Compliance

Answer 1

Response times for DRT depends on the AWS Support plan you are subscribed to. We will make every reasonable effort to respond to your initial request within the corresponding timeframes. See the AWS Support website for more details about AWS Support plans.

Question 2

Does AWS Shield notify me when attacks happen?

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AWS Shield | Security, Identity & Compliance

Answer 2

Yes. With AWS Shield Advanced you will get notification of DDoS attacks via CloudWatch metrics.

Question 3

How quickly will I get an attack notifications?

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Answer 3

Typically, AWS Shield Advanced provides notification of an attack within a few minutes of attack detection.

Question 4

Can I get a history of all DDoS attacks on my AWS resources?

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Answer 4

Yes. With AWS Shield Advanced you will be able to see the history of all incidents in the trailing 13 months.