How AWS uses active defense to help protect customers from security threats

This article discusses how AWS uses an active defense system called Sonaris to protect customers from security threats in real-time. Sonaris detects and automatically restricts unauthorized scanning activities and attempts to access misconfigured AWS services like S3 buckets.

Specifically, the article covers:

• AWS's commitment to security and proactive threat mitigation for customers
• How Sonaris integrates AWS network telemetry and threat intelligence to identify malicious activities
• Measurable results of Sonaris, such as blocking billions of abuse attempts and malware scans
• Details on how Sonaris detects threats using machine learning and restricts activities via AWS services like Shield and WAF
• Real-world example of Sonaris protecting against the Dota3 botnet
• AWS's ongoing efforts to make the internet safer through security innovations like Sonaris