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Amazon GuardDuty adds Extended Threat Detection for Amazon EC2 and Amazon ECS

Amazon GuardDuty has introduced extended threat detection capabilities for Amazon EC2 and Amazon ECS, enhancing security for users of these AWS services. This advancement allows GuardDuty to perform deeper behavioral analysis and detect threats that may otherwise go unnoticed, significantly boosting the security posture of cloud environments.

The new features empower developers and DevOps teams by providing actionable insights and automated responses to potential threats. GuardDuty can now identify suspicious activities across instances and containers, such as unusual login attempts and unexpected network traffic patterns, ensuring that cloud infrastructures remain secure and resilient.

Incorporating this extended threat detection enables teams to focus on innovation rather than security management. By leveraging GuardDuty's automated threat intelligence, organizations can streamline their security operations, reduce overhead costs, and enhance compliance with industry standards. The integration of these features reflects AWS's commitment to providing robust security tools that align with modern DevOps practices, thereby fostering a more secure cloud development environment.