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Pros
Pro Standard version available for free for AWS users
If you already use AWS services, AWS Shield Standard is available for no extra costs. You can choose to upgrade to AWS Shield Advanced for a higher degree of protection.
Pro A versatile tool
AWS Shield offers several options to deal enforce cyber security. You can block specific requests, or block all requests except the ones you specify, e.g. by IP addresses.