Web Application Firewalls

(ไฟร์วอลล์เว็บแอปพลิเคชัน)

Definition

Web Application Firewalls (ไฟร์วอลล์เว็บแอปพลิเคชัน) Hard Skill

Web Application Firewalls (WAF) are security solutions designed to monitor, filter, and block HTTP/S traffic to and from a web application to protect it from attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other threats.

Expertise Level

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Level 1

Basic

1. Understands the fundamental purpose and function of WAFs.

2. Can identify common web application attacks that WAFs help mitigate.

3. Familiar with basic concepts of HTTP/S traffic filtering.

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Level 2

Intermediate

1. Able to configure and deploy WAF policies for moderate security needs.

2. Can monitor and analyze WAF logs to identify potential threats.

3. Understands differences between network-based, host-based, and cloud WAF implementations.

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Level 3

Advanced

1. Designs and optimizes complex WAF rulesets and custom policies for high-security environments.

2. Integrates WAF solutions with other cybersecurity tools and frameworks.

3. Conducts threat intelligence analysis to proactively update WAF defenses against emerging threats.

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