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AWS Shield mindshare

As of June 2026, the mindshare of AWS Shield in the Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection category stands at 3.0%, down from 6.5% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
AWS Shield3.0%
Cloudflare13.2%
Imperva Application Security Platform8.1%
Other75.7%
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Protection

PeerResearch reports based on AWS Shield reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryDistributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) ProtectionJun 23, 2026Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJun 23, 2026Download
ComparisonAWS Shield vs Radware DDoSJun 23, 2026Download
ComparisonAWS Shield vs CloudflareJun 23, 2026Download
ComparisonAWS Shield vs Arbor DDoSJun 23, 2026Download
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Cloudflare4.313.2%96%79 interviewsAdd to research
Cloudflare One4.33.7%100%23 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business110
Midsize Enterprise39
Large Enterprise166
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Comms Service Provider
16%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Construction Company
7%
Government
5%
University
5%
Retailer
5%
Insurance Company
4%
Educational Organization
4%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Media Company
3%
Healthcare Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Non Profit
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Sports Company
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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AWS Shield Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
DGM at Airtel Digital4.5I've used AWS Shield for several years; it's effective against DDoS attacks, especially in the Advanced tier, but it lacks deeper Layer 7 protection without WAF and costs $3,000 monthly, requiring technical knowledge for proper setup.
Professor at Southwestern University, Nigeria4.5I've used AWS Shield for five years and value its strong DDoS protection and real-time threat assessment, though costs and setup could improve, and enhancements in WAF rules, antivirus, and network security are still needed.
DevSecOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5I've used AWS Shield for over two years to mitigate DDoS attacks; its Advanced version offers valuable visibility and protection, though I wish some features were available in the Standard version for more accessible security.
Senior IT Auditor at Ernst & Young4.5I find AWS Shield effective for real-time DDoS protection and easy to set up, though health checks should be included by default. It's stable, scalable, and integrates well, but the high cost is a notable drawback.
Senior Project Manager at Synopsys Inc4.0In our data-focused workload, AWS Shield provides effective endpoint protection. While monitoring is valued, faster anomaly detection would enhance security. It's affordable and meets our needs without considering alternatives, utilizing native systems within the AWS ecosystem.
Senior Security Specialist at Westpac Bank4.5We use AWS Shield for DDoS and basic WAF protection, benefiting from its trend analysis and event triggering capabilities, though it lacks customization, detailed traffic insights, and flexibility compared to other WAF tools available in the market.
Senior Project Manager at Synopsys Inc4.0I use AWS Shield to protect workloads on EKS, appreciating its effectiveness against DDoS attacks and ease of use. However, anomaly detection speed needs improvement, as other in-house solutions sometimes identify attacks before AWS Shield.
Head of Strategic Alliances at Quantum Security5.0I implemented AWS Shield for firewall protection against DDoS attacks due to its ease of use and integration with AWS. Despite some cost concerns, the solution is cost-effective and maintenance-free, offering excellent ROI without performance issues or complex configurations.
Director of Cybersecurity Solutions at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees3.5I found AWS Shield stable and scalable, with good AWS integration and support. However, its management is complex, and it's hard to rework if not planned architecturally from the outset, requiring dedicated engineering and ongoing care. I rated it 7/10.
Security Officer at a hospitality company with 51-200 employees4.5As an online casino, we rely on AWS Shield to protect against denial-of-service attacks. It's seamlessly integrated with Active Directory, easy to configure, and effectively stops real-time threats. However, the logs and reports could be improved for clarity.
Pranav Telang - PeerSpot reviewer
Pranav Telang
DGM at Airtel Digital
Oct 17, 2025
Has enabled multi-layered threat mitigation but still lacks deeper visibility for advanced application attacks
Ifeanyi Stanly Nwokoro - PeerSpot reviewer
Ifeanyi Stanly Nwokoro
Professor at Southwestern University, Nigeria
Oct 13, 2025
Has ensured ongoing protection against cyber threats and provides timely automated response while requiring improvements in cost structure and performance transparency
Eucharia Okafor - PeerSpot reviewer
Eucharia Okafor
DevSecOps Engineer at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Oct 8, 2025
Has helped detect fake traffic and mitigated business disruption from targeted attacks
SK
ShantanuKhare
Senior IT Auditor at Ernst & Young
Oct 22, 2025
Has improved real-time protection through effective detection and automated mitigation strategies
Manikandan-R - PeerSpot reviewer
Manikandan-R
Senior Project Manager at Synopsys Inc
Jan 15, 2025
Solution provides essential protection with good support and a simple setup
PM
Prasad Mehta
Senior Security Specialist at Westpac Bank
Jun 27, 2023
A stable and easy-to-deploy solution that efficiently triggers events and protects applications from attacks
Manikandan-R - PeerSpot reviewer
Manikandan-R
Senior Project Manager at Synopsys Inc
Jun 20, 2024
Identifies abnormal activities on the infrastructure and protects from attacks
SteveNg - PeerSpot reviewer
SteveNg
Head of Strategic Alliances at Quantum Security
Jan 23, 2023
The solution automatically scales according to traffic, only takes minutes to deploy, and is maintenance-free
reviewer1258218 - PeerSpot reviewer
reviewer1258218
Director of Cybersecurity Solutions at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Aug 2, 2022
An AWS-integrated and scalable service, but the management of it is a bit hard
ER
EG2704
Security Officer at a hospitality company with 51-200 employees
Apr 3, 2024
A transparent solution that offers protection against denial-of-service attacks