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Discuss the role of web application firewalls (WAFs) in protecting against web attacks.
Discuss the role of web application firewalls (WAFs) in protecting against web attacks.
Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) are dedicated security devices or software applications that monitor incoming web traffic and block potentially harmful requests based on specific security rules. WAFs are effective in mitigating various web-based attacks, including SQL injections, XSS, CSRF, and more by inspecting HTTP traffic before it reaches the web application. They act as a shield between the web application and the Internet and can be customized to the security needs of specific applications.