{"id":13647,"date":"2022-10-18T07:53:58","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T07:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/?p=13647"},"modified":"2022-10-18T07:53:59","modified_gmt":"2022-10-18T07:53:59","slug":"what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"What is WAF, and how important is it to your business?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Being fully knowledgeable about cybersecurity is challenging, especially given how quickly threats evolve. However, by learning more about cybersecurity tools, you may get a solid understanding of how cyberattacks operate.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Web_Application_Firewalls_Types\" >Web Application Firewalls Types<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Network-based_WAF\" >Network-based WAF\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Host-based_WAF\" >Host-based WAF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Cloud-based_WAF\" >Cloud-based WAF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Why_Is_WAF_Security_Important\" >Why Is WAF Security Important?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#WAF_Capabilities_and_benefits\" >WAF Capabilities and benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Attack_signature_databases\" >Attack signature databases\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#AI-powered_traffic_pattern_analysis\" >AI-powered traffic pattern analysis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Application_profiling\" >Application profiling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Customization\" >Customization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#DDoS_protection_platforms\" >DDoS protection platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#Real-world_use_cases_for_a_WAF\" >Real-world use cases for a WAF<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#The_Necessity_for_your_business_to_have_a_managed_WAF\" >The Necessity for your business to have a managed WAF<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#1_Knowledge_expertise_and_abilities\" >1. Knowledge, expertise, and abilities\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#2_Cybersecurity_first\" >2. Cybersecurity first.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#3_Manage_dynamic_applications\" >3. Manage dynamic applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#4_Dedicated_time\" >4. Dedicated time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#5_Staying_updated\" >5. Staying updated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/what-is-waf-and-how-important-is-it-to-your-business\/#The_final_Word\" >The final Word<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-is-WAF-Blog-Banner.jpg\" alt=\"What is WAF? | ESDS\" class=\"wp-image-13648\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-is-WAF-Blog-Banner.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-is-WAF-Blog-Banner-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-is-WAF-Blog-Banner-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/What-is-WAF-Blog-Banner-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_WAF\"><\/span><strong>What is WAF?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A web application firewall, or web application security solution, is a reliable security solution for monitoring, filtering, and preventing incoming and outgoing data packets from an online application or website. Reverse proxies are often used to deploy WAFs, which can be host-based, network-based, or cloud-based.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to filter out suspicious or risky traffic, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/waf\" title=\"\">WAFs<\/a><\/strong> can be used as network traffic monitoring appliances, server plugins, web application security solutions, or cloud services. They analyze each packet and evaluate application layer logic in accordance with rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Web_Application_Firewalls_Types\"><\/span><strong>Web Application Firewalls Types<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Web Application Firewalls Types\" class=\"wp-image-13649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-1-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-1-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-1-1-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Network-based_WAF\"><\/span><strong>Network-based WAF<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Implemented locally to reduce latency and is typically hardware-based. However, this WAF type is the most expensive and requires physical equipment storage and upkeep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Host-based_WAF\"><\/span><strong>Host-based WAF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It can be completely incorporated into an application&#8217;s software. This approach is more adaptable and less expensive than network-based WAFs, but it uses a lot of local server resources, is difficult to set up, and can be expensive to maintain. A host-based <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/waf\" title=\"\">web application security solution<\/a><\/strong> frequently requires hardening and customization, which can be time-consuming and expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud-based_WAF\"><\/span><strong>Cloud-based WAF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A cost-effective, readily implemented solution that, in most cases, does not ask for a large initial outlay. Instead, customers pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee for security as a service. Regular updates to a cloud-based web service protection solution can be performed without the user&#8217;s involvement and at no additional expense. However, since you depend on a third party to maintain your WAF, it&#8217;s crucial to make sure cloud-based WAFs have enough customization choices to adhere to the business requirements of your firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_WAF_Security_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why Is WAF Security Important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A growing number of companies are discovering the value of web application security solutions, including social networking service providers, digital banking, and mobile application developers. A WAF can assist you in securing critical information and preventing leakages, such as client records and payment card information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Businesses often store the majority of their sensitive data in a backend database that is accessible via web applications. Businesses are using mobile apps and IoT devices more frequently to streamline business interactions, with many online transactions taking place at the application layer. For access to this data, attackers frequently target programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Due to its wider range of inspection capabilities, a WAF offers greater web protection than an intrusion prevention system (IPS) by itself. An IPS can be compared to a sniffer dog using the earlier comparison. If the dog detects the fragrance of a material that they have been trained to find inside the car, they will become suspicious. That would be beyond the capabilities of the WAF. Regardless matter whether something is hidden from view or has no fragrance, it can find it and identify its presence. The best use of a WAF is as a part of a defense-in-depth strategy, which involves incorporating numerous technological layers into your cloud security management program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WAF_Capabilities_and_benefits\"><\/span><strong>WAF Capabilities and benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"WAF Capabilities and benefits - ESDS\" class=\"wp-image-13650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-3-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-3-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-3-1-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-3-1-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Typically, web application firewalls provide the following functions and features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Attack_signature_databases\"><\/span><strong>Attack signature databases<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Attack signatures are patterns in traffic, such as request types, strange server answers, and known malicious IP addresses, that may point to malicious activity. Earlier WAFs relied heavily on attack pattern databases, which were less efficient against fresh or undiscovered attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AI-powered_traffic_pattern_analysis\"><\/span><strong>AI-powered traffic pattern analysis<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Behavioral analysis of traffic patterns is made possible by artificial intelligence systems, which use behavioral baselines for different forms of traffic to find anomalies that point to an attack. By doing so, you can identify assaults that don&#8217;t follow well-known malicious patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_profiling\"><\/span><strong>Application profiling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This involves looking into an application&#8217;s structure, including the common queries, URLs, values, and allowed data types. This makes it possible for the WAF to recognize and deny potentially malicious requests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customization\"><\/span><strong>Customization<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The security guidelines that apply to application traffic can be set by operators. As a result, enterprises are able to tailor WAF behavior to their own requirements and stop the blockage of genuine traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DDoS_protection_platforms\"><\/span><strong>DDoS protection platforms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A cloud-based infrastructure that defends against distributed denial of service (DDoS) assaults can be integrated. The DDoS defense platform, which can manage a large volume of attacks, can receive traffic if the WAF detects a DDoS attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-world_use_cases_for_a_WAF\"><\/span><strong>Real-world use cases for a WAF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A WAF can defend against well-known security risks like SQL injections, in which hackers insert malicious code to change the data already present on your system. A successful assault of this kind may lead to void transactions, destroyed data, or the exposing of sensitive data. However, if a WAF is in place, it employs input validation and database-level security measures to thwart SQL injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Credential stuffing can also be prevented by a WAF. When login credentials are taken, an attacker can then be launched. Even though the application may not have been designed to notice and defend against this kind of attack, it is safe and secure since a WAF is in place. You can avoid distributed denial of service <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/how-to-choose-a-ddos-solution-fit-for-your-business\/\" title=\"\">(DDoS) attacks by using a WAF<\/a><\/strong>. Hackers flood the application with requests during a DDoS attack. Your program will subsequently slow down or stop entirely as a result. Additionally, a non-functioning or subpar application typically results in lost revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A WAF&#8217;s benefit is its ability to defend against unidentified threats, which are continually evolving risks. Unlike classic firewalls, it can detect threats that use permitted protocols like HTTP. Applications evolve over time; thus, a WAF needs to be kept up to date with rules and configuration options to guarantee the highest level of security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Necessity_for_your_business_to_have_a_managed_WAF\"><\/span><strong>The Necessity for your business to have a managed WAF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-4.jpg\" alt=\"The Necessity for your business to have a managed WAF\" class=\"wp-image-13651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-4-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-4-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Image-4-150x79.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Knowledge_expertise_and_abilities\"><\/span><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Knowledge, expertise, and abilities<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Managed WAF has the benefit of expert knowledge and abilities, ensuring proper web application security solution deployment. Instead of being left in a detection state, WAF reads the logs frequently, keeps track of them, and takes any necessary action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Cybersecurity_first\"><\/span><strong>2.<\/strong> <strong>Cybersecurity first<\/strong>.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In the event of a managed web application security solution, business owners and staff can totally concentrate on the core business while cybersecurity is handled by certified professionals. A managed WAF would prioritize the web application&#8217;s security by promptly thwarting the assault, enabling the consumer to make a transaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Manage_dynamic_applications\"><\/span><strong>3. Manage dynamic applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Applications must be nimble because of changes in client needs and technological advancements. According to business requirements, applications must be updated often, which necessitates a difficult change management procedure. Professional security service providers like ESDS guarantee that the client systems guarantee effective change management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Dedicated_time\"><\/span><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Dedicated time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">To survive the diverse and changing nature of business, the WAF needs to be adjusted and tuned frequently. This means that maintaining tight security requires a person who is committed to operating a WAF with their time, professional knowledge, and abilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Staying_updated\"><\/span><strong>5.<\/strong> <strong>Staying updated<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Existing threats are many, and new attack methods are being used daily across the globe. Managed WAFs are equipped with the latest threat detection and blocking technology and receive frequent updates. Regular firewalls that were integrated into the system did not need to be modified or updated constantly in response to the environment, but web application security solutions do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_final_Word\"><\/span><strong>The final Word<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Any organization, irrespective of size, should employ a WAF to maintain the security of its network. The cost of dealing with an avoidable security breach can be avoided with the use of a web application firewall solution, which is a very effective and economical security solution.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esds.co.in\/\" title=\"\">ESDS<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0eNlight WAF is a specially engineered Web Application security solution that allows you to filter incoming and outgoing web traffic and block threats like never before.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being fully knowledgeable about cybersecurity is challenging, especially given how quickly threats evolve. However, by learning more about cybersecurity tools, you may get a solid understanding of how cyberattacks operate. What is WAF? 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