Shield Cloud is a software-based firewall gateway for AWS environments that utilizes Intrusion Applied Threat Intelligence to dynamically generate firewall rules and block malicious traffic. It offers centralized policy management through the Intrusion Command Hub and supports stateful firewall functionality and Zero Trust architecture for enhanced VPC security. With automated updates and detailed reporting, Shield Cloud simplifies compliance and operational management for cloud resources.

Hybrid cloud architectures are increasingly adopted for their cost-efficiency and flexibility, but they necessitate robust security measures due to their complexity and unique attack vectors. The FortiGate Next Generation Firewall offers a centralized security solution that integrates with AWS services, enabling consistent security policies across both on-premises and cloud environments. By utilizing tools like the Gateway Load Balancer and configuring security profiles, organizations can effectively monitor and protect their hybrid networks.