What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? Web Application Firewall Explained
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- Опубліковано 9 лис 2024
- What is a Web Application Firewall (WAF)? Web Application Firewall Explained
Description:
In this video, we explore the concept of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and its critical role in protecting web applications from various cyber threats. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, understanding how a WAF functions is essential for organizations looking to secure their online presence and sensitive data.
What You'll Learn:
What is a Web Application Firewall?: A clear definition of WAF and its primary purpose in filtering, monitoring, and controlling incoming and outgoing web traffic to and from web applications.
How Does a WAF Work?: An overview of the technology behind WAFs, including how they analyze traffic, detect malicious requests, and apply security rules to protect against common threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and DDoS attacks.
Types of WAFs: Learn about the different deployment options for WAFs, including:
Cloud-based WAF: Managed solutions offered by third-party providers that can be quickly deployed and scaled.
On-premises WAF: Hardware or software solutions installed within an organization’s infrastructure for more control and customization.
Hybrid WAF: A combination of both cloud and on-premises solutions for enhanced flexibility.
Key Benefits of Using a WAF:
Enhanced Security: Protects web applications from a wide range of attacks, safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining user trust.
Regulatory Compliance: Helps organizations meet security standards and regulations such as PCI DSS by providing an additional layer of protection for sensitive information.
Traffic Monitoring and Analytics: Offers insights into traffic patterns and potential threats, allowing for proactive security measures.
Choosing the Right WAF: Tips on how to select a WAF solution that meets your organization's needs, including factors like scalability, ease of use, and integration with existing security tools.
Why a WAF is Essential: In today’s digital landscape, web applications are prime targets for cybercriminals. Implementing a Web Application Firewall is a proactive measure to defend against attacks, protect sensitive data, and ensure business continuity.
🔹 Key Takeaways:
Understanding what a Web Application Firewall is and its importance
How WAFs work to protect web applications
Benefits of implementing a WAF in your security strategy
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When we are part of paid live trainings, they cant take Q&A as as many as they are covered in these sessions provided by Luv and Akshay. Huge round of applause 👏 to this commitment and in future if we get a chance to recommend service providers we would approach Akshay’s anzen technologies.
thank you Akshay sir and Luv sir.
your welcome brother.
Easily explained. Thanks.
Awesome Akshay
Thank you for this video!
thanks, please keep watching and share if you like this video :)
Hello luv and Akshay thanks for this valuable informative video . I want to learn more about WAF do you provide training for it.
thanks, please keep watching and share if you like this video :)
Really nice work
do you provide akamai WAF training ?
Does waf supports UDP protocol?
Yes, Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions can support UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to some extent, but it's less common compared to TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) support. UDP is connectionless and doesn't have the built-in mechanisms for ensuring data integrity and order like TCP does. However, some WAFs may have capabilities to inspect UDP packets for various purposes such as DDoS protection, application layer security, or protocol validation. It ultimately depends on the specific features and capabilities of the WAF in question.
@@LearnITSecuritywithLuvJohar thanks for quick response