### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Articles [![What Is Cross-Site Scripting? How To Prevent XSS Attacks](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI652_Learn_Article_Images_%5BCross-site_scripting%5D_V1b.png "What Is Cross-Site Scripting? How To Prevent XSS Attacks")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cross-site-scripting) [ ### What Is Cross-Site Scripting? How To Prevent XSS Attacks ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cross-site-scripting) 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? [ ![Soundarya Jayaraman](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Soundarya Jayaraman") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/soundarya-jayaraman) by Soundarya Jayaraman [![2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/2023%20trends%20in%20DevSecOps.png "2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software")](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-software-trends-2023) [ ### 2023 Trends in DevSecOps Software ](https://www.g2.com/articles/devsecops-software-trends-2023) 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. [ ![Adam Crivello](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Adam Crivello") AC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/adam-crivello) by Adam Crivello [![G2 on Cloud Security: Investigating the Risks of Cloud Computing](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI098_Backlog_Images_%5BCloud_computing_risks%5D_V1a.png "G2 on Cloud Security: Investigating the Risks of Cloud Computing")](https://www.g2.com/articles/investigating-risks-of-cloud-computing) [ ### G2 on Cloud Security: Investigating the Risks of Cloud Computing ](https://www.g2.com/articles/investigating-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. [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/blue-sky-clouds-flying-55787.jpg "The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-history-of-cloud-adoption) [ ### The G2 on the Cloud: The History of Cloud Adoption ](https://www.g2.com/articles/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.” [ ![Zack Busch](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Zack Busch") ZB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/zack-busch) by Zack Busch Show More ## Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Glossary Terms [![Security Protocol](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI813_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bsecurity_protocol%5D_V1a.png "Security Protocol")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/security-protocol-definition) [Security Protocol](https://www.g2.com/glossary/security-protocol-definition) Security protocols are sequenced communications that authenticate and protect online confidentiality. Learn more about using security protocols. by Holly Landis Explore our Technology Glossary Browse through dozens of terms to better understand the products you purchase and use everyday. [Find new features](https://www.g2.com/glossary) ## Web Application Firewalls (WAF) Discussions 0 Question on: Sucuri [How does the protection work?](/discussions/5526-website-application-firewall-protection) Website application firewall protection The protection is provided via a custom Sucuri Firewall solution that functions as a perimeter defense for your website. It directs all incoming traffic to your website through our network, allowing us to filter out all malicious traffic. Answered: Alycia Mitchell on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/5526-website-application-firewall-protection/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Sucuri [Do I have to install anything to activate the protection?](/discussions/onboarding-process) Onboarding process No, the process is seamless and our team is ready to assist. To enable you'll be asked to make a slight DNS A record change; more advanced users can also opt to do a name server change and allow us to manage the website's DNS as well. Answered: Alycia Mitchell on October 17, 2019 [Your answer](/discussions/onboarding-process/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: AWS WAF [What is AWS WAF used for?](/discussions/what-is-aws-waf-used-for) What is AWS WAF used for? Web application firewalls are used for protection of web applications from owasp top 10 vulnerabilities basis on different CVEs. AWS WAF is nothing but native WAF solution provided by AWS. 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