Azure Web Application Firewall
This is not an exhaustive documentation of all the existing Azure Services. These are summarized notes for the Azure Certifications.
To see the complete documentation, please go to: Azure documentation
Overview
Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a a powerful solution in the Azure security arsenal that provides a centralized defense against common web vulnerabilities and exploits.
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Designed to safeguard web applications from threats like SQL injection and cross-site scripting attacks, WAF simplifies protection efforts and enables rapid response to known vulnerabilities.
Azure Front Door seamlessly integrate with:
- Application Gateway
- Front Door
- CDN
Key Features
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Protection Across Services
- WAF can be deployed with Azure Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, and Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN).
- Customizable features for each service ensure tailored protection.
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Application Gateway Deployment
- Protects web applications without requiring changes to application code.
- Secures multiple applications concurrently, hosting and protecting up to 40 websites on a single Application Gateway instance.
- Custom WAF policies for diverse site protection.
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Front Door Deployment
- Centralized protection on the edge locations of the Azure network worldwide.
- Inspects every incoming request at the network edge, preventing attacks before entering the virtual network.
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Azure CDN Deployment
- Safeguards web content globally.
- Mitigates attacks closer to their sources, enhancing security before reaching the network.
For more information: Azure WAF Documentation