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AWS Shield

Information Technology > Transaction security and virus protection

Description

AWS Shield is a managed Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection service designed to safeguard applications running on AWS. It offers two levels of protection: Standard and Advanced. AWS Shield Standard provides automatic protection against common network and transport layer attacks at no extra cost. AWS Shield Advanced offers enhanced security features, including detailed attack diagnostics, real-time visibility into attacks, and integration with AWS WAF for more sophisticated threat mitigation. By leveraging AWS Shield, businesses can ensure their applications remain available and performant even during large-scale DDoS attacks, thereby enhancing the overall security posture and reliability of their cloud infrastructure.

Stack

AWS

Expected Behaviors

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

At the fundamental awareness level, individuals are expected to understand the basic concepts and purposes of AWS Shield, including its role in protecting against various types of attacks and navigating the AWS Shield dashboard.

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LEVEL 2

Novice

Novices should be able to configure basic settings, monitor metrics and alerts, and differentiate between AWS Shield Standard and Advanced. They start applying their knowledge to simple, guided tasks.

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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Intermediate users can implement AWS Shield Advanced for specific resources, analyze attack diagnostics, and integrate AWS Shield with AWS WAF. They handle more complex scenarios and begin optimizing configurations.

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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Advanced practitioners customize AWS Shield Advanced protections, optimize cost and performance, and coordinate incident response. They demonstrate a deep understanding of AWS Shield's capabilities and apply best practices.

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LEVEL 5

Expert

Experts design comprehensive DDoS protection strategies using AWS Shield, conduct detailed post-attack analyses, and provide strategic advice on deploying AWS Shield in complex environments. They lead and mentor others in best practices.

Micro Skills

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LEVEL 1

Fundamental Awareness

Defining Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks
Explaining how AWS Shield mitigates DDoS attacks
Describing the benefits of using AWS Shield
Listing common DDoS attack vectors
Differentiating between volumetric, state-exhaustion, and application-layer attacks
Recognizing real-world examples of DDoS attacks
Accessing the AWS Shield console
Identifying key sections of the AWS Shield dashboard
Interpreting basic metrics and alerts on the dashboard
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LEVEL 2

Novice

Accessing the AWS Management Console
Navigating to the AWS Shield service
Enabling AWS Shield Standard for your account
Setting up AWS Shield Advanced subscription
Configuring protection groups
Accessing AWS CloudWatch for Shield metrics
Setting up CloudWatch alarms for Shield events
Interpreting Shield metrics and graphs
Configuring SNS notifications for Shield alerts
Reviewing historical attack data
Identifying features of AWS Shield Standard
Identifying features of AWS Shield Advanced
Comparing cost implications of Standard vs. Advanced
Evaluating use cases for Shield Standard
Evaluating use cases for Shield Advanced
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LEVEL 3

Intermediate

Identifying critical resources that require advanced protection
Enabling AWS Shield Advanced on selected resources
Configuring resource-specific protection settings
Accessing and interpreting attack diagnostics reports
Identifying patterns and trends in attack data
Using diagnostic information to improve security posture
Understanding the relationship between AWS Shield and AWS WAF
Configuring AWS WAF rules to complement AWS Shield protections
Monitoring and managing integrated AWS Shield and AWS WAF defenses
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LEVEL 4

Advanced

Configuring rate-based rules
Setting up custom mitigation actions
Adjusting sensitivity levels for different resources
Creating and managing protection groups
Analyzing cost-benefit of AWS Shield Advanced features
Implementing cost-saving measures
Balancing performance and protection settings
Monitoring and adjusting resource utilization
Setting up automated incident response workflows
Integrating AWS Shield with incident management tools
Training teams on AWS Shield incident response procedures
Conducting regular incident response drills
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LEVEL 5

Expert

Assessing potential DDoS threats and vulnerabilities
Selecting appropriate AWS Shield features for different scenarios
Integrating AWS Shield with other AWS security services
Creating a layered defense strategy
Testing and validating the DDoS protection plan
Collecting and analyzing attack data
Identifying attack vectors and patterns
Evaluating the effectiveness of AWS Shield during the attack
Documenting findings and lessons learned
Recommending improvements to the DDoS protection strategy
Understanding the unique requirements of complex environments
Customizing AWS Shield configurations for specific use cases
Providing guidance on integrating AWS Shield with third-party tools
Ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations
Training teams on AWS Shield best practices and usage

Skill Overview

  • Expert2 years experience
  • Micro-skills60
  • Roles requiring skill1

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