Namita Patel

  Quadrant Knowledge Solutions has defined Web Application Firewall (WAF) as a security solution that oversees HTTP traffic between web applications and the internet, safeguarding web applications against prevalent threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and the OWASP Top 10. Although WAF technology primarily shields web applications from traditional attacks, its solutions are geared towards providing robust protection against an array of common and emerging threats, including API-based attacks, bot attacks, and others, operating on a large scale. WAF providers are progressively integrating their offerings with security information and event management (SIEM) systems, forming a comprehensive security solution. This integration enables organizations to correlate WAF events with other security incidents, enhancing their understanding of security threats and facilitating a quicker response. Given the rising number of IoT devices, organizations are compelled to invest i...