WAF (Web Application Firewall): A specific form of firewall designed to protect web applications by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between a web application and the internet. It can prevent attacks stemming from web application security flaws, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and security misconfigurations.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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