Web application
Firewall

Web Application Firewall
Key features of a WAF include:
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Traffic Monitoring: It analyzes and inspects incoming web traffic, identifying potential threats and anomalies.
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Filtering and Blocking: The WAF filters out malicious requests and blocks them before they reach the web application, preventing attacks.
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Signature-Based Detection: Utilizes predefined signatures of known attack patterns to identify and block malicious traffic.
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Behavioral Analysis: Some advanced WAFs use behavioral analysis to identify abnormal patterns in web traffic that may indicate an attack.
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Custom Rules: Allows the creation of custom rules to address specific security requirements for the web application.
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Logging and Reporting: Provides detailed logs and reports on web traffic, security events, and potential threats for analysis and audit purposes.
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SSL/TLS Offloading: Some WAFs support SSL/TLS offloading, decrypting and inspecting encrypted traffic to identify and block threats.
Implementing a WAF is crucial for protecting web applications, especially as cyber threats continue to evolve. It adds an extra layer of defense, complementing other security measures in an organization's cybersecurity strategy.
