Azure DDoS Protection vs AWS Shield
Developers should use Azure DDoS Protection when deploying critical applications on Azure to protect against volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS attacks that can disrupt services meets developers should use aws shield to protect web applications, apis, and other services from ddos attacks that can disrupt availability and incur high costs. Here's our take.
Azure DDoS Protection
Developers should use Azure DDoS Protection when deploying critical applications on Azure to protect against volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS attacks that can disrupt services
Azure DDoS Protection
Nice PickDevelopers should use Azure DDoS Protection when deploying critical applications on Azure to protect against volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS attacks that can disrupt services
Pros
- +It is essential for e-commerce sites, gaming platforms, and enterprise applications where uptime is crucial, as it integrates seamlessly with Azure services like Virtual Networks and Application Gateway
- +Related to: azure-virtual-network, azure-application-gateway
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
AWS Shield
Developers should use AWS Shield to protect web applications, APIs, and other services from DDoS attacks that can disrupt availability and incur high costs
Pros
- +It is essential for businesses requiring high uptime, such as e-commerce sites, gaming platforms, or financial services, especially when using AWS Shield Advanced for detailed attack diagnostics and 24/7 access to the AWS DDoS Response Team
- +Related to: aws-waf, aws-cloudfront
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use Azure DDoS Protection if: You want it is essential for e-commerce sites, gaming platforms, and enterprise applications where uptime is crucial, as it integrates seamlessly with azure services like virtual networks and application gateway and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use AWS Shield if: You prioritize it is essential for businesses requiring high uptime, such as e-commerce sites, gaming platforms, or financial services, especially when using aws shield advanced for detailed attack diagnostics and 24/7 access to the aws ddos response team over what Azure DDoS Protection offers.
Developers should use Azure DDoS Protection when deploying critical applications on Azure to protect against volumetric, protocol, and application-layer DDoS attacks that can disrupt services
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