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Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Security
A filter that blocks suspicious web traffic.
Definition
A WAF is a security layer that watches incoming requests to a website and blocks patterns that look like attacks.
In plain English
A filter that blocks suspicious web traffic.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It can reduce common attacks that could expose private user data.
Example
Example: A WAF blocks malicious login attempts and attack payloads.