The new capabilities allow administrators to analyze DNS query patterns, assess Firewall rule effectiveness, and detect anomalies through CloudWatch Metrics and Contributor Insights. Users can create filters and set alarms for specific DNS events, such as blocking thresholds, to proactively respond to security incidents.
An Analytics tab in both the Global Resolver and DNS Firewall consoles consolidates DNS metrics and logs. These features are available in all regions supporting Route 53, DNS Firewall, and CloudWatch, subject to standard CloudWatch pricing for opted-in metrics.
Source & further reading
Announcing DNS analytics and insights for Route 53 Global Resolver and DNS Firewall ↗Source published 2026-10-01. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.