Web Application Firewall
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security control that filters, monitors, and blocks HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from a web application, protecting it from attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
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Firewall
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined rules, acting as a barrier between a tr…
SQL Injection
SQL Injection is a web security vulnerability where an attacker inserts malicious SQL statements into an application's input fields, tricking the backend datab…
Fortinet
Fortinet is a cybersecurity company best known for its FortiGate line of next-generation firewalls and its broader Security Fabric platform, which unifies netw…
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security control that filters, monitors, and blocks HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from a web application, protecting it from…
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
An Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) is a network security tool that monitors traffic for malicious activity, like an Intrusion Detection System, but can autom…
DDoS Attack
A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to overwhelm a server, service, or network with a flood of traffic from many compromised sources at…
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is a web security vulnerability that lets an attacker inject malicious JavaScript into a page viewed by other users, allowing them t…