What is AWS Web Application Firewall?
AWS WAF helps you protect against common web exploits and bots that can affect availability, compromise security, or consume excessive resources. AWS WAF is a web application firewall that helps protect web applications from attacks by allowing you to configure rules that allow, block, or monitor (count) web requests based on conditions that you define. These conditions include IP addresses, HTTP headers, HTTP body, URI strings, SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
96 Plan to Renew
85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+96 Net Emotional Footprint
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- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Effective Service
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AWS Web Application Firewall Reviews
Uvieghara E E.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Mar 2025
AWS WAF: A Strong Foundation
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AWS Web Application Firewall from other similar products?
Seamless AWS Integration Scalability and Flexibility
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) is its seamless integration with the broader AWS ecosystem
What do you dislike most about this product?
The aspect I dislike most about AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) is the complexity of rule management for users who are not already familiar with AWS or web application security. While the service offers a lot of flexibility and customization, it can be overwhelming for new users or smaller teams without deep expertise in web security
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Take time to explore the AWS ecosystem and ensure you understand how WAF fits into your architecture. Start by using these managed rule groups and then progressively customize and refine rules as you gain more experience with the platform.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service
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Monika C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Apr 2024
Strong security features and seamless integration.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AWS Web Application Firewall from other similar products?
The most notable aspect of AWS Web Application Firewall is how well it integrates with the AWS ecosystem, making setup simple, management centralized, and monitoring improved. Its flexibility and scalability distinguish it from rivals in the market and appeal to businesses who are heavily dependent on the AWS infrastructure.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The ability of AWS Web Application Firewall to offer strong security measures without making the deployment process more difficult is my favorite feature. Web application security is made simple by its easy-to-use administration interface and smooth connection with AWS services.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The difficulty of creating custom rules for customers who are less knowledgeable with AWS Web Application Firewall is one area that may require improvement. This method might be made more user-friendly for a wider range of users by streamlining it or providing more guided assistance.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Discover how AWS Web Application Firewall integrates seamlessly with AWS services, understand the nuances of creating rules, and keep proactive monitoring to provide the best possible security posture.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
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Carlos Orlando C.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2024
Peace of mind and standards
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates AWS Web Application Firewall from other similar products?
The integration with the AWS suite of services, how easy is to implement standards and good practices
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Integration with AWS services
What do you dislike most about this product?
It needs a easy way to export and import all your settings
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Goes perfect with AWS!
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
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