Managed DDoS protection with AWS Shield
In this lesson, we shall be looking at how AWS Shield can be used to protect your infrastructure from DDoS attacks.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you will have an understanding of:
- What a DDoS attack is
- The common types of DDoS attacks
- What AWS Shield is and the features that it offers
- The difference between AWS Shield Standard and AWS Shield Advanced
Intended Audience
- Those who are responsible for securing infrastructure and resources, such as security architects and system administrators
- Anyone looking to become certified in AWS
Prerequisites
- You should have a basic understanding of AWS networking and security
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