AWS Network Firewall is a fully managed cloud firewall service that allows you to deploy essential network protections
It can inspect traffic going in and out of VPCs and apply filtering policies to stop lateral movement
The service is fully managed, automatically scales up to 100 Gbps, and provides a built-in stateful inspection engine
Partner Managed Rules on AWS Network Firewall
Customers wanted simplified security and easier management of rules at scale
AWS launched Partner Managed Rules, which provides a curated list of threat intelligence from top AWS Marketplace partners
Lumen is one of the launch partners, providing their Defender Managed Rule groups
These rules are automatically updated and integrated directly into the Network Firewall console
With a single click, customers can add Lumen's threat intelligence to their firewall policy
Lumen's Threat Intelligence and Defender Managed Rules
Lumen is a leading internet service provider with global network visibility and scale
Their threat intelligence arm, Black Lotus Labs, provides early detection of threat infrastructure and rapid, automated protection
Lumen Defender Managed Rules offer:
Early threat infrastructure detection from Lumen's global network
Rapid, daily updates to the rule sets to stay ahead of attacks
Actionable intelligence with context on IPs, domains, and threats
Technical Architecture and Integration
Lumen's threat intelligence from Black Lotus Labs is ingested into the AWS Network Firewall
This protects both inbound and outbound traffic to your cloud workloads
The integration is seamlessly available in the Network Firewall console, allowing easy subscription and deployment
Key Takeaways
Lumen's threat intelligence, powered by their global network visibility, provides early detection and rapid protection
Defender Managed Rules offer a hassle-free way to enhance your cloud security with curated, context-rich threat intelligence
The integration with AWS Network Firewall simplifies deployment and management, allowing you to quickly apply the rules
Combining endpoint security with network-level threat intelligence from Lumen offers comprehensive protection
Real-World Examples and Impact
Lumen has a proven track record of taking down major network-based attacks, such as Mirai and SystemBC
Their threat intelligence and takedown capabilities have been leveraged by public sector organizations for years
By bringing this intelligence to the AWS ecosystem, Lumen Defender Managed Rules can help commercial enterprises and cloud customers enhance their security posture
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