Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Resources
Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Articles
What Is Cross-Site Scripting? How To Prevent XSS Attacks
When we think of cyberattacks, we think about data breaches, viruses, and malware, but have you ever heard of cross-site scripting, aka XSS attacks? Probably not. Even though it’s one of the most notorious and common threats in web applications we use today. So what is it?
by Soundarya Jayaraman
2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software
This post is part of G2's 2023 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Emily Malis Greathouse, director, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts.
by Adam Crivello
G2 on Cloud Security: Investigating the Risks of Cloud Computing
The rapid adoption of cloud computing services has given businesses a false sense of security when it comes to protecting their data.
by Aaron Walker
The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption
The concept of cloud computing isn’t new. References to cloud computing have been around since the 1960s, although at the time, “cloud” wasn’t a part of the lexicon. Back then, using remote computing and processing elements was called “network-based.”
by Zack Busch
Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Glossary Terms
Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Discussions
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Question on: F5 NGINX
Improve the delivery of static resources
Currently nginx can store these files in cache for a short period of time. Adding this into your configuration block tells Nginx to store a maximum of many files in cache for 30 seconds, excluding files that have not been accessed in 20 seconds and only files that have at least 5 accesses during this time. my proposal is that nginx should implement frequently establish these values automatically.
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Question on: Radware Cloud WAF
What is Cloud WAF Service used for?
What is Cloud WAF Service used for?
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A Cloud WAF (Web Application Firewall) service user is typically created or used for a few specific reasons when working with a cloud‑based WAF solution. ::
1. Enables API access for automated tasks (rule deployments, settings changes).
2. Provides secure, segregated access for integrations (e.g., SIEM, ticketing tools).
3. Enables audit and compliance, making it easy to track changes and user activity.
4. Supports least‑privilege access, avoiding use of full admin accounts.
5. Enables programmatic access without exposing credentials of privileged staff.
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A Cloud Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a cloud-based security service that protects websites and APIs from internet-based threats by inspecting and filtering HTTP/HTTPS traffic before it reaches the server. It defends against common attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, bot abuse, and application-layer DDoS attempts, while also supporting features like IP reputation filtering, geo-blocking, SSL/TLS management, and virtual patching. Being cloud-hosted, it provides scalable, always-on protection without requiring on-premise hardware, ensuring secure and uninterrupted application availability.
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Question on: Cloudflare Application Security and Performance
How good is Cloudflare DNS?
How good is Cloudflare DNS?
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They are actually the best. Managing DNS records has never been so easy.
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Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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Momentum Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report





