Azure Web Application Firewall
Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a cloud-native security service that protects web applications from common exploits and vulnerabilities, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and OWASP Top 10 threats. It is integrated with Azure Application Gateway and Azure Front Door, providing centralized protection and customizable rule sets. The service offers real-time monitoring, logging, and automated threat response to enhance application security in Azure environments.
Developers should use Azure WAF when deploying web applications on Azure to safeguard against malicious attacks and ensure compliance with security standards, especially for e-commerce, banking, or any application handling sensitive data. It is essential for mitigating risks in public-facing applications, reducing the attack surface, and automating security management without requiring deep expertise in network security. Use cases include protecting APIs, microservices, and multi-region deployments with scalable, managed protection.