MonitorApp's AIWAF (Application Insight Web Application Firewall is a comprehensive security solution designed to protect web applications and APIs from a wide range of cyber threats. By integrating advanced technologies, AIWAF addresses the limitations of traditional WAFs, offering robust defense mechanisms against evolving attack vectors.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Web Application Security: Effectively identifies and blocks major web attacks, including those listed in the OWASP Top 10, such as SQL Injection and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS.
- API Security: Provides specialized protection for APIs, ensuring secure communication and data exchange between services.
- Bot Management: Detects and mitigates malicious bot activities, preventing automated threats like credential stuffing and scraping.
- DDoS Protection: Offers defense against Layer 7 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS attacks, maintaining service availability during high-traffic events.
- Machine Learning-Based Threat Detection: Utilizes machine learning algorithms to detect and respond to zero-day vulnerabilities and unknown threats, enhancing proactive security measures.
- Flexible Deployment Options: Supports various configurations, including physical appliances, virtual appliances, and cloud-based platforms, ensuring adaptability to diverse IT environments.
Primary Value and Problem Solved:
AIWAF delivers a unified security solution that transcends the capabilities of conventional WAFs by integrating web application and API protection with advanced threat mitigation strategies. This holistic approach ensures that organizations can safeguard their digital assets against sophisticated cyber threats, including malicious bots, zero-day vulnerabilities, and DDoS attacks. By providing consistent security across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, AIWAF enables businesses to maintain the integrity and availability of their web services, thereby supporting uninterrupted digital operations.