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With near-zero false positives and managed rules created and tested by Imperva Threat Research, more than 90% of customers deploy in blocking mode from day one. Imperva WAF effectively stops OWASP Top 10 threats such as SQL injections and XSS, defends against malicious file uploads, and safeguards sensitive data to support compliance with standards including GDPR and PCI DSS. Automated policy creation, daily rule updates, and real-time protection ensure defenses stay ahead of emerging threats without adding operational burden. Machine learning-driven Attack Analytics correlates thousands of alerts into clear incident narratives, reducing alert fatigue and accelerating response. With automated deployment and configuration, flexible deployment environments, and centralized management, Imperva WAF streamlines security operations while delivering consistent protection wherever your applications run. 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