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AWS Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps protect web applications from common exploits and bots that can affect availability, security, or consume resources.
Last Modified: August 10, 2025

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Key Features
- Protects web applications from common exploits.
- Customizable rules for traffic filtering.
- Integrates with CloudFront, ALB, and API Gateway.
- Supports bot control and rate limiting.
Common Use Cases
- Block SQL injection and XSS attacks on web apps
- Rate-limit requests to prevent abuse
- Create custom rules to filter malicious traffic
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