AWS Network Firewall now supports Route 53 Resolved IP Validation
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AWS Network Firewall now supports Route 53 Resolved IP Validation, extending domain-based filtering to protocols beyond HTTP/HTTPS such as SFTP and SSH.
- Validates destination IP addresses were resolved through VPC's Route 53 VPC Resolver
- Enables domain filtering rules for any protocol, not just HTTP/HTTPS
- Prevents SNI spoofing by validating IPs against resolved domains
- Enforces consistent domain-based security policies across all outbound traffic types
- Available in all AWS commercial regions at no additional charge
This capability closes security gaps and simplifies protection against domain-based attacks across diverse protocols.
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