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: HAProxy
Is HAProxy a reverse proxy?
Is HAProxy a reverse proxy?
Yes, it's a reverse proxy. Actually it's one of the best reverse proxies out there.
Definitely yes
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Question on: Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Is imperva a Web application firewall?
Is imperva a Web application firewall?
Yes, Imperva is a well-known provider of web application firewall (WAF) solutions. Imperva offers a Web Application Firewall product, known as Imperva WAF, which is designed to protect web applications from various online threats, including common vulnerabilities and attacks. Imperva WAF acts as a security barrier between web applications and the Internet, filtering and monitoring web traffic to identify and block malicious activities. It provides security features, policy management, threat intelligence integration, and compliance support to enhance the security posture of web applications.
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Question on: HAProxy
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
Is HAProxy an API gateway?
Yes it can be
The short answer is yes. The long answer, which is more of a question for you, is what does API Gateway mean to you? If it means creating a proxy through which you access your APIs, while providing load balancing, rate limiting, logging, metrics, authentication, and path-based routing...then HAProxy fits the bill perfectly.
Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Reports
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Fall 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Summer 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report





