Overview
AWS WAF is a web application firewall that helps protect your web applications or APIs against common web exploits and bots that may affect availability, compromise security, or consume excessive resources.
Key Features
- Custom Rules: Create custom rules to block common attack patterns (SQL injection, XSS)
- Managed Rules: Pre-built managed rule groups from AWS and partners
- Rate Limiting: Prevent DDoS and brute force attacks
- Real-time Monitoring: CloudWatch integration for real-time traffic metrics