Network Firewall Enhancements
- Services: Network Firewall
- Release Date: February 03, 2026
Metadata Support with Description Field for Network Firewall Policies (API Only)
The Network Firewall APIs now support a new description field for network firewall policies and their sub-resources. You can enter up to 1000 characters in this field when you create or update a policy or rule or any of it's sub-resources by using the API. The description field lets you capture important details and context about each policy. This API enhancement helps your team keep clear records and makes it easier to manage and collaborate on complex firewall rules and policies.
Introduction of Shape Field for Network Firewall (API Only)
The Network Firewall APIs now supports a new shape field. When you use the GET API operations or supported SDKs, you can now view the shape field for firewalls to check if the firewall is of 4 Gbps (regular) or 25 Gbps (large).
For more details, see the NetworkFirewall Reference.