What advantage does AWS Shield Advanced provide?

AWS Shield Advanced provides expanded DDoS protection specifically designed to defend against larger and more sophisticated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks targeting AWS resources. This advanced tier of AWS Shield not only offers enhanced security features compared to the standard version but also includes additional benefits such as cost protection, real-time attack visibility, and access to DDoS experts for attack mitigation.

This is particularly crucial for businesses that require a high level of availability and performance for their applications, as DDoS attacks can cause significant disruptions, potentially leading to loss of revenue and damage to reputation. Shield Advanced helps ensure that applications running on AWS remain resilient against these threats, maintaining uptime and functionality.

In contrast, basic protection against SQL injection, automated backup services, and increased storage capacity do not directly relate to the core functionalities provided by AWS Shield Advanced, which focuses primarily on DDoS mitigation and resource protection.