AWS waf documentation change

Service: waf · 2026-02-28 · Documentation low

File: waf/latest/developerguide/how-aws-waf-works.md

Summary

Added detailed AI Traffic Analysis section with bot identification, intent analysis, and anomaly detection capabilities.

Security assessment

Introduces new security monitoring features for AI-related traffic patterns, enhancing threat visibility rather than fixing vulnerabilities.

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+**AI Traffic Analysis** – Provides comprehensive visibility into AI bot and agent activity:
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+  * **Bot identification** – Bot names, organizations, and verification status.
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+  * **Intent analysis** – Purpose and behavior patterns of AI agents.
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+  * **Access patterns** – Most frequently accessed URLs and endpoints.
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+  * **Temporal trends** – Activity patterns by time of day and historical trends (0-14 days).
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+  * **Traffic characteristics** – Volume, distribution, and anomaly detection for AI traffic.
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