AWS WAF
Protect your web applications from common web exploits
Overview
AWS WAF is a web application firewall that helps protect your web applications or APIs against common web exploits and bots that may affect availability, compromise security, or consume excessive resources. AWS WAF gives you control over how traffic reaches your applications by enabling you to create security rules that control bot traffic and block common attack patterns, such as SQL injection or cross-site scripting.
✨ Key Features
- Protection against common web attacks (SQLi, XSS)
- IP-based and geographic-based access control
- Managed rules from AWS and third-party vendors
- Bot control and fraud prevention
- Real-time visibility into web traffic
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment
- Deep integration with AWS services like CloudFront and ALB
- Rich API for automation and management
Unique Value: Provides a flexible, cost-effective, and deeply integrated way to protect web applications on AWS from common exploits without managing any infrastructure.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Blocking SQL injection attacks against a web application
- Restricting access to an API from specific countries
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- DDoS protection (use AWS Shield instead)
- Network-level access control (use Security Groups or Network ACLs instead)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more agile and developer-friendly approach compared to traditional appliance-based WAFs, with pricing that scales with usage.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business, Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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