Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Centralized protection of your web applications from common exploits and vulnerabilities.
Overview
Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) provides centralized protection of your web applications from common exploits and vulnerabilities. It is based on rules from the OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) core rule sets. WAF can be deployed with Azure Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, and Azure CDN to protect your applications at the edge of the network.
✨ Key Features
- Protection against common web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, cross-site scripting)
- OWASP Core Rule Set (CRS) support
- Custom rules
- Bot protection
- Rate limiting
- Real-time monitoring and logging
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native integration with Azure services
- Centralized management and policy enforcement
- Scalability and global presence (with Front Door)
Unique Value: Provides a simple, scalable, and effective way to protect your Azure-hosted web applications from common threats.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Protecting an e-commerce website from SQL injection attacks
- Blocking malicious bots from scraping content
- Enforcing geographic restrictions on a web application
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Protecting non-HTTP/HTTPS traffic
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and cost-effective solution for Azure users compared to third-party WAFs.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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