Cloudflare WAF
Cloud-based WAF security to protect your web applications from exploits and vulnerabilities.
Overview
The Cloudflare WAF is a cloud-based web application firewall that protects applications from a wide range of real-time attacks, including zero-day threats. It leverages threat intelligence and machine learning powered by Cloudflare's global network to stop attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and others. The WAF integrates with a broader application security portfolio for comprehensive protection.
✨ Key Features
- OWASP Top 10 protection
- Advanced rate limiting
- Exposed credential checks
- Uploaded content scanning
- DDoS mitigation
- Bot management
- API security
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Massive global network for performance and security.
- Ease of use and setup.
- Integrated CDN and performance services.
Unique Value: An integrated global cloud network that delivers security, performance, and reliability from a single, easy-to-use control plane.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Mitigating OWASP Top 10 risks like SQL injection and XSS.
- Layer 7 DDoS attack protection.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations requiring on-premises hardware deployment.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and user-friendly solution compared to complex, multi-product security stacks.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business and Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Includes basic WAF rules and DDoS protection.
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