Azure Web Application Firewall Reviews & Product Details

Azure Web Application Firewall is a cloud-native security service designed to protect web applications and APIs from common web vulnerabilities and attacks, such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. By integrating seamlessly with Azure services like Application Gateway, Front Door, and Content Delivery Network , Azure WAF offers centralized protection, ensuring the security and availability of web applications without the need for modifications to backend code. Key Features and Functionality: - Managed Rule Sets: Azure WAF provides pre-configured rule sets that are regularly updated to defend against the latest threats, including the OWASP Top 10 security risks. - Customizable Rules and Policies: Users can create custom rules tailored to specific application requirements, allowing for granular control over security measures. - Real-Time Monitoring and Logging: Integrated with Azure Monitor, Azure WAF offers detailed logging and real-time monitoring of security events, enabling prompt detection and response to potential threats. - Flexible Deployment Options: Azure WAF can be deployed with Azure Application Gateway, Azure Front Door, and Azure CDN, providing versatile options to suit various architectural needs. - Bot Protection and DDoS Mitigation: The service includes features to detect and block malicious bot traffic and offers protection against Distributed Denial of Service attacks at the network edge. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Azure Web Application Firewall addresses the critical need for robust web application security by providing centralized protection against a wide range of web-based attacks. By leveraging managed and custom rule sets, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration with other Azure services, Azure WAF simplifies security management, reduces the risk of data breaches, and ensures the continuous availability of web applications. This comprehensive approach allows organizations to focus on delivering their services without compromising on security.

Seller

Microsoft

Discussions

Azure Web Application Firewall Community

Solution Type

Best-of-Breed

Overview by

Derek Mathis

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User Insights

Average based on 31 real user reviews.

Kumar A.

Vice president

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/13/2022

"It does authentication as well as Load balancer."

4/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Authentication & load balancer which does user identity validation at the same time balance the traffic as well Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Not applicable, as I am satisfied with its security & load balancing features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Anshul J.

Data Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/17/2022

"Azure's security is top of line effective and reliable."

4/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Very secure and reliable. fully cloud-based so no risk of managing from on premise network. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

It is meant to be used by professionals, not very easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/12/2022

"Very good"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Its capability of handling most common types of cyber attacks and alerting the security administration with the latest trends and attacks on the server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

It's console is very old it cannot be used by beginners as you need to have very good understanding of the tool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/23/2022

"Must have PaaS on Azure"

3/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Azure's WAF is a useful feature for protecting your online apps. It only permits genuine requests and rejects any that could damage your application. To give your web apps the highest security, you must act proactively. Additionally, it helps to safeguard against SQL injection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Contacting help comes at a price. Setting up is a little challenging. does not offer protection against attacks in real-time. has some advanced functionality. lack of inbound filtration Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vijay K.

Architect

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

3/17/2022

"WAF recommendation - it is a must for achieving sound security gating"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

The WAF has always helped to be the front gateway that has protected webapp from the perspective of doing aways with some traffic control by applying preset filters and custom rules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Making sure the WAF need to cover a large part of custom rules preset from industry across as add-ons to make it available for quick tweaks with read through like tutorial Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Azure Web Application Firewall solving and how is that benefiting you?

Several times we come across basic checks which are required to be done as gating the traffic basis fencing and its possible to utilize the out-of-the-box features of the same. So detecting and reading through these events using a framework that is built-in with alerting. For a quick review, new feature callouts help to stay updated on the same. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Munikanth P.

DevOps Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

8/13/2022

"My review"

4/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Azure web application firewall is best service from azure cloud inorder to protect your application & maintain security Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Azure application Web firewall has useful more likely it is very essential for any application Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Education Management

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/8/2022

"Easy to setup"

3.5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

In azure web application Firewall we like the best is easy to setup and config its services to any application. genrally in 1 day we can setup and config policy on application. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

services are good but it's really too expensive or I say Microsoft cloud services are costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/4/2022

"State of the art security"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

It is really helpful in terms of securing one's applications. It provides protection for the Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP) top 10 security risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

Nothing as of now. It has a slight learning curve in terms of its implementation. However, I would not consider it a drawback. It works perfectly fine and I like it very much. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/9/2022

"Very nice"

5/5

What do you like best about Azure Web Application Firewall?

It's capability of handling and detecting most common types of cyberattack and alert the administrator in real-time about the cyber attack. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure Web Application Firewall?

It's console is not that much user friendly it cannot be used by beginners without having prior knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.