Securing cloud-native applications necessitates a comprehensive, security-first strategy that incorporates zero-trust principles and the right tools to protect against evolving threats, especially as AI advances. AWS offers a range of on-demand security tools that are free to try and can be scaled based on usage, helping organizations enhance their security posture effectively. Technical resources are also available to assist in deploying these cloud security tools within AWS environments.

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.