WAFskydd

WAFskydd is a term that refers to Web Application Firewall protection. A Web Application Firewall, or WAF, is a specific type of firewall designed to protect web applications from a variety of application layer attacks. Unlike traditional network firewalls that inspect traffic at the network or transport layers, WAFs operate at the application layer (typically HTTP/HTTPS) and inspect the actual content of web traffic.

The primary function of a WAF is to filter, monitor, and block malicious HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from a web application. They can detect and prevent common web security threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), file inclusion, and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). WAFs achieve this by analyzing requests and responses for suspicious patterns, known attack signatures, or policy violations.

WAFskydd can be implemented in various ways. These include network-based WAFs, host-based WAFs, and cloud-based WAFs. Cloud-based WAFs are increasingly popular as they offer scalability, ease of deployment, and often include additional security services like DDoS mitigation. The goal of implementing WAFskydd is to enhance the security posture of web applications, protect sensitive data, and maintain the availability of online services by preventing attacks that could disrupt or compromise them. Regular updates and tuning of WAF rules are crucial to ensure effective protection against emerging threats.