Intrusion Shield Stratus is a cloud-native security layer designed to protect AWS workloads from network threats. The product deploys as an AWS Gateway Load Balancer target and provides real-time enforcement against malicious traffic using IP reputation intelligence. The solution performs full packet inspection across all network flows without sampling, analyzing both inbound and outbound traffic. It operates in two modes: Protect mode for active enforcement and Observe mode for monitoring only. The product focuses on preventing data exfiltration and blocking connections to known malicious IP addresses. Shield Stratus deploys in minutes using AWS templates and requires no operational management of traditional firewall infrastructure. It provides centralized management through a control center interface that allows administrators to monitor cloud instances and security events. The product utilizes an IP reputation database to identify and block risky traffic in real-time. It is specifically designed for AWS environments and integrates with AWS Gateway Load Balancer for inline traffic inspection. The solution offers fixed hourly pricing and is positioned for lean security teams that need threat protection without complexity. Shield Stratus is part of a broader product line that includes Shield Gateway, a virtual firewall option for hybrid environments requiring full routing, VPN, and NAT capabilities.