AWS iot-device-defender documentation change

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

File: iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-cloud-side-metrics.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS IoT Device Defender detect feature

Security assessment

Standard product update without security context. Change doesn't address vulnerabilities or document security features.

Diff

diff --git a/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-cloud-side-metrics.md b/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-cloud-side-metrics.md
index 68e54d289..a1a5a1524 100644
--- a//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-cloud-side-metrics.md
+++ b//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-cloud-side-metrics.md
@@ -10,0 +11,4 @@ Message size (aws:message-byte-size)Messages sent (aws:num-messages-sent)Message
+###### Note
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+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.
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