AWS Firewall Manager
Network security policy management (NSPM) software
Network security software
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What is AWS Firewall Manager
AWS Firewall Manager is a centralized security policy management service for applying and auditing firewall-related controls across multiple AWS accounts and resources. It targets cloud security and network/security operations teams that need consistent enforcement of AWS WAF rules, AWS Shield Advanced protections, Amazon VPC security group policies, and AWS Network Firewall policies at scale. The service integrates with AWS Organizations to roll out policies across accounts and regions and to monitor compliance. It is primarily designed for AWS-native environments rather than heterogeneous, multi-vendor networks.
Centralized multi-account governance
It uses AWS Organizations to define policies once and apply them across accounts, organizational units, and supported regions. This reduces manual configuration drift when teams create new accounts or deploy new resources. It also provides a single place to view policy compliance status across the organization.
Native integration with AWS controls
It manages and orchestrates policies for AWS WAF, AWS Shield Advanced, Amazon VPC security groups, and AWS Network Firewall from a central service. This tight integration supports AWS-native constructs such as resource tagging and account/OU scoping. It fits well when security controls are primarily implemented using AWS-managed services.
Automated compliance monitoring
It continuously evaluates resources against defined policies and reports noncompliance. For certain policy types, it can automatically apply protections to newly created resources that match scope criteria. This supports operational workflows where teams need ongoing assurance rather than periodic audits.
AWS-only management scope
It is designed to manage AWS security services and does not provide centralized policy management for non-AWS firewalls or on-prem network devices. Organizations with hybrid or multi-cloud environments may need additional tooling for consistent policy governance across platforms. This can increase operational complexity when standardizing controls across different infrastructures.
Depends on AWS Organizations setup
Effective use typically requires AWS Organizations and appropriate account structure, permissions, and delegated administrator configuration. Organizations without mature multi-account governance may face upfront work to align accounts, OUs, and IAM roles. Misconfiguration of permissions can limit visibility or prevent policy enforcement.
Policy model tied to AWS services
Policy capabilities and granularity depend on the underlying AWS services (for example, WAF rule groups, Network Firewall rule groups, or security group constraints). It does not replace detailed network modeling, path analysis, or broader configuration management features found in dedicated network management platforms. Teams may still need separate processes for change impact analysis and cross-domain rule lifecycle management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Protection policy type | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWS Firewall Manager protection policy (standard, per Region) | $100 per policy per Region per month (typical) | Monthly fixed fee per protection policy (per Region). Creates AWS Config rules and may create service-specific resources charged separately (see notes). Some regions have per-policy price > $100; check region selector on official page. |
| AWS Firewall Manager protection policy (for Shield Advanced customers) | $0 per policy per Region | Included at no additional charge for customers subscribed to AWS Shield Advanced. AWS Config rule charges still apply. |
| AWS Network Firewall protection policy | $100 per policy per Region per month (protection policy fee) + AWS Network Firewall usage charges | In addition to the Firewall Manager policy fee, AWS Network Firewall endpoints are billed separately (e.g., $0.395 per endpoint-hour and $0.065 per GB processed — see AWS Network Firewall pricing). AWS Config rules are charged separately. |
| AWS WAFv2 protection policy | $100 per policy per Region per month (protection policy fee) + AWS WAF charges | Firewall Manager creates WebACLs/Rules which are billed under AWS WAF pricing (e.g., WebACLs and Rule charges). For Shield Advanced customers, these may be included. AWS Config rules billed separately. |
| Amazon VPC security group protection policy | $100 per policy per Region per month (protection policy fee) | Creates AWS Config rules (charged separately). |
| Amazon Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall protection policy | $100 per policy per Region per month (protection policy fee) + Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall charges | Rule groups and query processing for Route 53 Resolver DNS Firewall are billed under Route 53 pricing (charges per million queries and per domain stored). AWS Config rules billed separately. |
| Third-party firewall protection policy | $100 per policy per Region per month (protection policy fee) + third-party firewall charges | Third-party firewall software is billed via AWS Marketplace (vendor-specific). AWS Config rules billed separately. |
Seller details
Amazon Web Services, Inc.
Seattle, Washington, USA
2006
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https://aws.amazon.com/
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