Amazon Web Services
In this AWS re:Invent 2023 session, Paul and Tzoori discuss safeguarding infrastructure from DDoS attacks using AWS edge services. Paul, from the threat research team, explains current DDoS trends and AWS's approach to protection, including default mitigations, protocol-aware mitigations, and botnet disruption techniques. Tzoori, a solution architect specialist, covers how customers can leverage AWS services like CloudFront, WAF, and Shield Advanced to build DDoS-resilient architectures. They emphasize the importance of well-architected applications and provide best practices for implementing security measures across different types of workloads. The session offers valuable insights into AWS's comprehensive strategy for DDoS mitigation and how organizations can enhance their security posture using AWS services.