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Web Application Firewall. Enhancing web security in the digital age

WAFs act as a shield against these threats by implementing security policies tailored to the specific vulnerabilities and behavior patterns of web applications. By inspecting incoming and outgoing HTTP traffic, WAFs can detect malicious payloads, anomalous patterns, and suspicious activities in real-time, thereby thwarting attacks before they can exploit vulnerabilities within the web application.

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Web Application Firewall. Enhancing web security in the digital age

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  1. WEB APPLICATION FIREWALL: Enhancing Web Security in the Digital Age

  2. INTRODUCTION Web applications are integral to modern business functions, serving as platforms for operations, communication, and commerce. However, this reliance on web technologies exposes these applications to a plethora of cyber threats. Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) have become indispensable in mitigating these risks by providing a protective barrier between web applications and potential attackers.

  3. Rule-Based Filtering Features:- Anomaly Detection WAFs offer a range of features and capabilities aimed at detecting and mitigating common web-based attacks, including: Protection Against DDoS Attacks Challenge-Response Mechanisms

  4. Benefits of Advanced WAF:- A WAF or web application firewall helps protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between a web application and the Internet. 03 Machine learning and AI-powered security intelligence 02 01 Real-time monitoring and incident response capabilities Enhanced threat detection and prevention

  5. Key Challenges with Traditional WAF:- Difficulty in managing false positives Lack of scalability and performance issues Inability to detect advanced threats Limited Rule-based protections

  6. HOW WAF WORKS? A Web Application Firewall(WAF) works as a barrier between your web application and the internet, protecting it from various types of cyber threats and attacks. When a request is made to your web application, the WAF intercepts it before it reaches your application server. It inspects both the request (incoming traffic) and the response (outgoing traffic). Traffic Inspection- WAFs typically maintain logs of all incoming requests, including those that are blocked, allowed, or flagged for further investigation. This logging provides valuable insights into the nature and frequency of attacks, helping administrators fine-tune security policies and respond to incidents effectively. Logging And reporting-

  7. WAF WORKS:- A Web Application Firewall (WAF) works as a barrier between your web application and the internet, protecting it from various types of cyber threats and attacks. WAFs can also enforce rate limiting policies to prevent abuse or excessive requests from reaching your application servers. They can control access based on factors like IP address, geolocation, user agent, and more, helping to mitigate DDoS attacks and brute force attempts. Rate limiting and access control- Rule-Based Filtering- WAFs use pre-defined rulesets or custom rules configured by administrators to analyze incoming traffic for signs of malicious activity or suspicious patterns. These rules can cover a wide range of attack vectors, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other common web application vulnerabilities.

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