AWS WAF

AWS WAF is a cloud-based web application firewall that helps protect web applications and APIs hosted on AWS from common web exploits such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. It enables users to create customizable security rules, monitor web traffic in real time, and block malicious requests before they reach applications. With seamless integration into AWS services, flexible rule management, and scalable protection, AWS WAF helps organizations secure applications while maintaining performance and availability.

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HTTP/HTTPS traffic filtering ✓
Signature-based attack detection ✓
Behavioral analysis for anomaly detection ✕
DDoS protection ✓
Bot detection and mitigation ✓
Protection against OWASP Top 10 threats ✓
Zero-day vulnerability protection ✕
Custom security rule creation ✓
API traffic inspection and protection ✓
TLS/SSL termination and inspection ✓
Geo-IP based access control ✓
Request rate limiting ✓
Virtual patching for application vulnerabilities ✕
Integration with SIEM platforms ✓
Integration with CDN services ✓
Integration with DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) ✕
Alerting and notification system ✓
Detailed logging and reporting ✓
Cloud-native deployment option ✓
On-premises deployment option ✕
Hybrid (cloud + on-prem) deployment ✕
Integration with load balancing ✓
Role-based access control (RBAC) ✓
Multi-tenancy support (MSSP-friendly) ✕
API access for management and automation ✓
Fully managed service option ✓
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Compliance Standards

ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27017, ISO/IEC 27018, SOC 1/2/3, PCI DSS Level 1, FedRAMP Moderate (where applicable), HIPAA-eligible, GDPR support
Audit Logging

Yes – detailed request and rule-action logging via AWS WAF logs (Kinesis Data Firehose), CloudWatch metrics, and CloudTrail for API audits
Reporting

Yes – built-in metrics and dashboards (CloudWatch/WAF console), exportable logs for custom reports (Athena/QuickSight), and incident reporting via exported data

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Security & Compliance (1) Performance & Reliability (1)
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Security & Compliance
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Ease of Deployment & Management
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Performance & Reliability
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