New AWS Shield feature discovers network security issues before they can be exploited (Preview)

AWS has announced AWS Shield network security director, a new preview feature designed to help organizations identify and remediate network security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.

• Performs comprehensive analysis of AWS resources across accounts
• Identifies network connectivity and existing security configurations
• Prioritizes resources by severity level based on AWS best practices
• Provides specific remediation recommendations for security services
• Integrates with Amazon Q Developer for natural language security analysis

The service helps security teams quickly understand their network security posture, prioritize critical issues, and implement targeted protections against emerging threats.