Tag: waf
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Securing Against Attacks: How WAF Rate Limiting Works
Rate limiting plays a major role in application security, especially when it is about defending web applications from malicious bot attacks, credential stuffing, brute force attacks and excessive API calls. Rate limiting security ensures that systems function properly without overwhelming them. It controls the number of requests a client or a specific IP address can……
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Umfassender und von Gartner bestätigter Schutz für Web-Anwendungen und APIs
Check Point Software Technologies gibt bekannt, dass die wichtigsten Anforderungen des aktuellen Gartner-Market-Guide for Cloud-Web-Application and API-Protection (WAAP) erfüllt. Die cloudnative Lösung bietet eine KI-gestützte Sicherheitsarchitektur, die moderne Web-Anwendungen und APIs umfassend schützt von der Entwicklung über den Betrieb bis zur automatisierten Bedrohungsabwehr. In einer zunehmend komplexen Bedrohungslandschaft reichen traditionelle Signatur-basierte WAF-Lösungen […] First seen…
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Web Application Firewall (WAF) Best Practices For Optimal Security
Web and mobile application code protection is a must-have security control. Modern solutions such as application layer firewall help your organisation to keep those assets protected from threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting and bot-driven attacks. This is where a Web Application Firewall (WAF) comes into the picture. A WAF has the capability of filtering,……
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Discover First, Defend Fully: The Essential First Step on Your API Security Journey
APIs power today’s digital economy, but their lightning-fast evolution and astronomical call volumes can leave security teams scrambling to keep up. How can you secure what you can’t yet see or quantify? Imperva’s Unlimited Discovery-Only capability for the Cloud WAF (CWAF) add-On delivers continuous, comprehensive visibility into your entire API landscape without requiring up-front commitment……
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New ModSecurity WAF Vulnerability Enables Attackers to Crash Systems
A high-severity denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability (CVE-2025-48866) has been identified in ModSecurity’s Apache module (mod_security2), threatening web application firewall stability. Rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale, this flaw enables attackers to crash servers by exploiting argument sanitization logic, with patches now available in version 2.9.10. Sanitisation Logic Flaw The vulnerability stems from ModSecurity’s sanitiseArg action, designed…
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Evaluating the Security Efficacy of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are now a staple in defending web-facing applications and APIs, acting as specialized filters to block malicious traffic before it ever reaches your systems. But simply deploying a WAF isn’t enough, the real challenge is knowing whether it works when it matters most. Not all WAFs are created equal, and a……
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SafeLine WAF: Open Source Web Application Firewall with Zero-Day Detection and Bot Protection
Tags: application-security, attack, detection, exploit, firewall, github, open-source, waf, zero-dayFrom zero-day exploits to large-scale bot attacks, the demand for a powerful, self-hosted, and user-friendly web application security solution has never been greater.SafeLine is currently the most starred open-source Web Application Firewall (WAF) on GitHub, with over 16.4K stars and a rapidly growing global user base.This walkthrough covers what SafeLine is, how it works, and…
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Siegeszug von EDR, XDR und WAF – Sind Antivirus und Firewall jetzt wirklich out?
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/dynamische-sicherheitsloesungen-wandel-it-sicherheit-2021-a-8e7a03a123dc12ad3b7ebb0622ddadf3/
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NSFOCUS WAF Selected in the 2025 Gartner® Market Guide for Cloud Web Application and API Protection
Santa Clara, Calif. May 14, 2025 Recently, Gartner released the “Market Guide for Cloud Web Application and API Protection”[1], and NSFOCUS was selected as a Representative Vendor with its innovative WAAP solution. We believe this recognition reflects the technical accumulation and practical capabilities of NSFOCUS WAF in the field of cloud native security protection. Its…The…
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CVE-2025-4427, CVE-2025-4428: Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) Remote Code Execution
Tags: access, advisory, api, attack, authentication, cve, endpoint, exploit, flaw, ivanti, mobile, open-source, programming, rce, remote-code-execution, software, vulnerability, waf, zero-dayRemote code execution vulnerability in a popular mobile device management solution from Ivanti has been exploited in the wild in limited attacks Background On May 13, Ivanti released a security advisory to address a high severity remote code execution (RCE) and a medium severity authentication bypass vulnerability in its Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM) product, a…
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Radware Cloud Web App Firewall Flaw Allows Attackers to Bypass Security Filters
Security researchers have uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in Radware’s Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) that enable attackers to bypass security filters and deliver malicious payloads to protected web applications. These flaws, designated CVE-2024-56523 and CVE-2024-56524, highlight systemic weaknesses in how the WAF processes non-standard HTTP requests and user-supplied input containing special characters. The vulnerabilities, disclosed…
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Independent lab crowns new WAAP product among its leaders
An API security specialist’s newly launched WAAP product outranked more established WAF competitors during independent benchmark testing. First seen on techtarget.com Jump to article: www.techtarget.com/searchitoperations/news/366623596/Independent-lab-crowns-new-WAAP-product-among-its-leaders
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🚀 Agentic Runtime Protection Rules Makes Us the First Truly Self-Writing Security System – Impart Security
Agentic Runtime Rules: The First Self-Writing Security System for Runtime The End of Manual Security Management Is Here Say goodbye to regex repositories and ticket fatigue”, Impart delivers instant detections and autonomous investigations for security teams. For years, security teams have been trapped in reactive mode. Every investigation, detection rule update, or WAF configuration change…
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Security without speed bumps: Using WAF simulator to transform DevSecOps workflows
Tags: wafFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/resource/security-without-speed-bumps-using-waf-simulator-to-transform-devsecops-workflows
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NSFOCUS WAF New UI Showcase: Brand New Policy and Template Management Workflow
Three-Tier Protection Rules “¢ Basic Protection: Pre-configured, general and popular security rules for out-of-box deployment.”¢ Optional/Advanced Protection: Advanced rules, customized for specific Web/API applications for optimum protection. Basic Protection HTTP Protocol Verification Server Plug-in Crawler Web General Illegal Upload Information Disclosure Semantic Engine Scan Protection Optional Protection HTTP Access Control Sensitive Information Filter Smart Engine…The…
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Hackers target SSRF flaws to steal AWS credentials
Stricter WAF and switching to IMDSv2 can help: The first and foremost remediation F5 researchers said users should apply is migrating to IMDSv2 from IMDSv1. Post-migration, an attacker would be required to supply a secret via a custom header (X-aws-ec2-metadata-token) for successful exploitation.”This fully mitigates exposure of EC2 Metadata via SSRF as SSRF vulnerabilities do…
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Hackers attempted to steal AWS credentials using SSRF flaws within hosted sites
Stricter WAF and switching to IMDSv2 can help: The first and foremost remediation F5 researchers said users should apply is migrating to IMDSv2 from IMDSv1. Post-migration, an attacker would be required to supply a secret via a custom header (X-aws-ec2-metadata-token) for successful exploitation.”This fully mitigates exposure of EC2 Metadata via SSRF as SSRF vulnerabilities do…
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Why traditional bot detection techniques are not enough, and what you can do about it
Bots are often used to conduct attacks at scale. They can be used to automatically test stolen credit cards, steal user accounts (account takeover), and create thousands of fake accounts. Detecting bot activity has traditionally relied on techniques like Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), CAPTCHAs, and static fingerprinting. However, with the First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump…
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Design, implement, and deploy application protection policies with Cursor Agent – Impart Security
Tags: ai, application-security, breach, business, compliance, data, data-breach, detection, gartner, risk, risk-management, tool, wafIntroducing Impart + Cursor: Truly Autonomous Application Protection Runtime Security Without the Babysitting Security teams can now define application protection policies declaratively in Impart, with Cursor’s agent executing them safely and autonomously, eliminating the need for tedious clickops. Why This Matters Application protection has traditionally been a necessary burden. Security engineers find themselves trapped in…
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New UI for NSFOCUS WAF V6.0R09F00 Experience a Smoother Site Management
NSFOCUS understands that the Security Operations team is facing increasing threats to their web applications and workloads are rising accordingly, a simple yet easy-to-use WAF has become more important than ever for effective Security Operations. The upcoming NSFOCUS Web Application Firewall (WAF) V6.0R09F00 (hereafter called as 6090) not only comprehensively reconstructs the architecture but also…The…
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8 Best Application Firewall (WAF) Solutions in 2025
Find the best Web Application Firewall (WAF) solutions to protect your apps. Compare top vendors, features, and deployment options. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/products/top-web-application-firewall-waf-vendors/
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Imperva Named a Leader in Forrester Wave: Web Application Firewall (WAF) Solutions: A Continued Legacy of Excellence
In today’s digital-first environment, protecting web applications and APIs is a critical priority for businesses. Organisations seek trusted solutions that balance robust protection, scalability, and ease of use. It’s no surprise that Imperva has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Web Application Firewall (WAF), Q1 2025. For us, this recognition further solidifies Imperva’s……
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Fast-Track Your PCI DSS 4.0 Compliance with Page Protect AWS WAF
Meet PCI DSS 4.0 compliance fast with DataDome Page Protect & AWS WAF. Secure payment pages, automate compliance & stop fraud before the March 2025 deadline. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/03/fast-track-your-pci-dss-4-0-compliance-with-page-protect-aws-waf/
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Integration with Gloo Gateway – Impart Security
Securing Web apps, APIs, & LLMs Just Got Easier: Impart’s Native Integration with Gloo Gateway APIs are the backbone of modern applications, but they’re also one of the biggest attack surfaces. As API threats evolve and Large Language Model (LLM) security becomes a pressing concern, organizations need fast, efficient, and easy-to-deploy solutions to protect their…
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What is anomaly detection? Behavior-based analysis for cyber threats
a priori the bad thing that you’re looking for,” Bruce Potter, CEO and founder of Turngate, tells CSO. “It’ll just show up because it doesn’t look like anything else or doesn’t look like it’s supposed to. People have been tilting at that windmill for a long time, since the 1980s, trying to figure out what…
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7 tips for improving cybersecurity ROI
Tags: advisory, ai, attack, business, ciso, compliance, control, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, exploit, finance, gartner, group, incident response, infrastructure, intelligence, metric, monitoring, network, privacy, resilience, risk, risk-assessment, risk-management, service, siem, software, strategy, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, wafWhen it comes to cybersecurity investments, smart money is directed toward initiatives that deliver the greatest protection at the lowest possible cost. But what appears to be a straightforward calculation can often be anything but.CISOs perennially face challenges securing adequate funding to safeguard the enterprise, placing them often in difficult positions attempting to stretch resources…