Can API Gateway automatically detect and respond to DDoS attacks?

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Can API Gateway automatically detect and respond to DDoS attacks?
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While API Gateway doesn't *automatically* detect and respond to every DDoS attack, it can be integrated with AWS Shield and CloudFront to provide enhanced protection. Shield offers automated mitigation, while CloudFront's DDoS protection can filter malicious traffic before it reaches your API.