When a WAF is deployed in front of a web application, it creates a barrier between the web application and the Internet. While a proxy server protects the identity of a client machine by using an intermediary, a WAF is a type of reverse-proxy that protects the server from exposure by requiring clients to pass through the WAF before reaching the server. It’s Web applications are typically protected from attacks such as cross-site forgery, cross-site scripting (XSS), file inclusion, and SQL injection, among others. A WAF is a protocol layer 7 (in the OSI model) defence that is not intended to defend against all types of attacks. This method of attack mitigation is typically part of a suite of tools that together form a comprehensive defence against a variety of attack vectors.
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VAPT is commonly used to actively strengthen an organization's security posture. This method makes it easier to provide clear and specific "early warning signals" about the applications, systems, and network. In other words, infrastructure flaws are identified before they can be exploited by intruders and malicious insiders. Other advantages include the ability to:
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