Network security & firewalls
AWS Firewall Manager vs Azure Firewall Manager
AWS Firewall Manager maps to Azure Firewall Manager for firewall policies.
Azure Policy fills the gap for enforcing WAF, DDoS, and NSG settings across subscriptions.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Firewall Manager | Azure Firewall Manager |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Centrally applies WAF, Shield Advanced, security group, Network Firewall, and DNS Firewall policies across accounts in AWS Organizations. | Central management of firewall policies and security routing for Azure Firewall in hub virtual networks and secured Virtual WAN hubs, plus DDoS and WAF policy association. |
| Pricing model | Per policy per Region per month, plus the AWS Config rules it uses. | Firewall Manager itself is free. You pay for the firewall policies and deployments created through it (policy pricing is on the pricing page). |
| Docs | AWS Firewall Manager docs | Azure Firewall Manager docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Firewall Manager pricing | Azure Firewall Manager pricing |
| Exams | SCS-C03 | AZ-700 SC-500 |
Key differences
- Scope. Firewall Manager on AWS covers WAF, Shield Advanced, security groups, Network Firewall, DNS Firewall, and third-party firewalls across an organization, and auto-remediates. Azure Firewall Manager centers on Azure Firewall policies and secured hubs, with DDoS and WAF policy association.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per policy per Region per month, plus the AWS Config rules it uses. AWS Firewall Manager pricing →
- Azure
- Firewall Manager itself is free. You pay for the firewall policies and deployments created through it (policy pricing is on the pricing page). Azure Firewall Manager pricing →
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Security – Specialty SCS-C03 | AWS | Specialty | current The current code (SCS-C03) is taken from the exam-prep link on the official certification page. Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), and Portuguese (Brazil) versions retire after Dec 31, 2026. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 | Azure | Associate | current |
| Microsoft Certified – Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate SC-500 | Azure | Associate | current New certification. A practice assessment isn't available yet, which the page says usually means the exam recently left (or is in) beta. |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
FAQ
What is the Azure equivalent of AWS Firewall Manager?
AWS Firewall Manager maps to Azure Firewall Manager for firewall policies. Azure Policy fills the gap for enforcing WAF, DDoS, and NSG settings across subscriptions.
How does pricing compare between AWS Firewall Manager and Azure Firewall Manager?
AWS: Per policy per Region per month, plus the AWS Config rules it uses. Azure: Firewall Manager itself is free. You pay for the firewall policies and deployments created through it (policy pricing is on the pricing page). Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03); Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700); Microsoft Certified – Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500).