AWS Security ChangesHomeSearch

AWS iot-device-defender documentation change

Service: iot-device-defender · 2026-07-01 · Documentation low

File: iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/dd-detect-custom-metrics.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for Device Defender Detect feature

Security assessment

Feature deprecation notice doesn't indicate a security issue. It's a product lifecycle change with no evidence of vulnerability remediation.

Diff

diff --git a/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/dd-detect-custom-metrics.md b/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/dd-detect-custom-metrics.md
index a06108892..76d0533d2 100644
--- a//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/dd-detect-custom-metrics.md
+++ b//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/dd-detect-custom-metrics.md
@@ -10,0 +11,4 @@ How to use custom metrics in the consoleHow to use custom metrics from the CLICu
+###### Note
+
+The AWS IoT Device Defender detect feature will no longer be available to new customers starting August 31, 2026. If you would like to use the detect feature, sign up prior to August 31, 2026. To learn about alternatives to AWS IoT Device Defender detect, see [AWS IoT Device Defender detect feature availability change](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/dd-detect-availability-change.html). There is no change to AWS IoT Device Defender audit availability.
+