Protecting Web Apps From SQL Injections & DDoS Attacks With WAFs
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) protect web apps from threats like SQL injection & DDoS attacks by filtering HTTP/HTTPS traffic, enhancing app performance and providing real-time alerts for suspicious activities.
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a specialized security solution designed to protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP/HTTPS traffic between the application and the internet. Operating at the application layer, WAFs identify and block malicious requests targeting vulnerabilities, such as SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and DDoS attacks. By doing so, they enhance application performance, mitigate bot traffic, provide real-time alerts for suspicious activities, and support compliance with regulations like GDPR, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. Acting as a critical security laye...