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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/scoping-security-behavior.md

Summary

Added deprecation notice for AWS IoT Device Defender detect feature, indicating it will be unavailable to new customers after August 31, 2026.

Security assessment

Change is a service availability announcement with no evidence of addressing security vulnerabilities or weaknesses. It references alternative solutions but contains no security-specific content.

Diff

diff --git a/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/scoping-security-behavior.md b/iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/scoping-security-behavior.md
index 883ca8cd3..5fe5fa795 100644
--- a//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/scoping-security-behavior.md
+++ b//iot-device-defender/latest/devguide/scoping-security-behavior.md
@@ -10,0 +11,4 @@ How to use dimensions in the consoleHow to use dimensions on the AWS CLI
+###### 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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