
AWS IoT Device Defender now supports monitoring device disconnect durations to track how long devices remain disconnected and alert users when connectivity issues exceed predefined thresholds.


<div><p>This article announces a new disconnect duration metric feature for AWS IoT Device Defender Rules Detect, enabling monitoring of device disconnection periods.</p><ul><li>Tracks how long each device remains disconnected from the network</li><li>Configure alarms at predefined thresholds for connectivity issues</li><li>Identify anomalous devices and assess security implications</li><li>Integrate with Fleet Indexing for targeted troubleshooting and OTA updates</li><li>Available via AWS IoT Console, AWS CLI, and ListMetricValues API</li><li>Supported across all AWS regions where Device Defender is available</li></ul><p>This feature improves IoT fleet monitoring by providing visibility into device connectivity patterns and enabling proactive responses to persistent disconnection issues.</p></div>


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