AWS Launches Pricey Security Service: Protect Your Cloud, Empty Your Wallet!
AWS has launched a pricey new incident response service blending automation and human experts to safeguard accounts. Starting at $7,000 monthly, its pricing tiers rise with customer spending. While it promises enhanced security, some, like AWS enthusiast Eric Hammond, balk at the cost, humorously moving “on to the next announcement.”

Hot Take:
Amazon’s new incident response service is like a high-end security guard for your AWS accounts, but brace yourself for the bill! Starting at $7,000 a month, this service might just have your CFO clutching their pearls while your cybersecurity team wipes their collective brows. But hey, peace of mind doesn’t come cheap, especially when it’s delivered with a side of automation and human expertise.
Key Points:
- Amazon’s new service combines automation and human expertise for AWS security.
- Pricing starts at $7,000 monthly, with tiers based on AWS spending.
- The service provides 24/7 access to AWS Customer Incident Response Team (CIRT).
- Features include threat detection, centralized communication, and automated incident reporting.
- The service is available in 12 AWS Regions worldwide.
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