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AWS iot-device-defender documentation change

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

File: iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-commands.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS IoT Device Defender detect feature

Security assessment

Feature sunset announcement with no security implications. No security weaknesses or incident responses referenced.

Diff

diff --git a/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-commands.md b/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-commands.md
index beb2f1e21..d88abdeec 100644
--- a//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-commands.md
+++ b//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/detect-commands.md
@@ -8,0 +9,4 @@
+###### 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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