February 1, 2024
Website security is a top priority, particularly for organizations that rely on web assets directly for revenue. For most of the organizations, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is the tool of choice to protect web assets. WAFs act as an important line of defense by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between web applications and the Internet, typically protecting apps from attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and SQL injection (SQLi), among others.
Powering the WAF's defense mechanisms are a core rule set designed to filter out malicious traffic, preventing data theft and unauthorized access. One of the key advantages of a WAF is its agility in policy modification, allowing for swift responses to evolving attack vectors.
While WAFs offer a certain level of protection against web application attacks, they fall short when it comes to protecting against L7 DDoS as well as volumetric attacks. Although WAFs play a vital role in filtering or blocking attempts to access servers or data, they are susceptible to state or resource exhaustion vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can have a substantial impact on the availability of defense strategies, leading to potential gaps in overall security.
To tackle these challenges, the synergistic combination of a WAF and DDoS mitigation emerges as an indomitable force. These two solutions complement each other seamlessly, working in unison to deliver all-encompassing protection against DDoS and web hacking. Together, they fortify your defenses, ensuring comprehensive security for your network, servers, and web applications.
Without such a DDoS solution in place, security teams may remain oblivious to ongoing attacks until the site goes offline, leaving them scrambling to restore services in real-time. The reactive approach not only diverts precious resources but also consumes crucial hours, or even days, resulting in staggering financial losses that can translate into millions of dollars of lost business.
The relentless expansion and intricate nature of DDoS attacks have incontrovertibly redefined the contours of the security landscape. As organizations strive to realign their security frameworks to effectively counter the upsurge in DDoS attacks, it becomes increasingly apparent that the tools they wield must evolve in lockstep. While WAFs retain their significance in safeguarding web assets, the current threat landscape necessitates a comprehensive solution that fortifies multiple layers of both network infrastructure and applications.
At Nexusguard, we understand that in the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, complacency is not an option. That’s why our solutions are constantly honed and refined, integrating the latest technologies to keep your defenses razor-sharp. By staying at the forefront of innovation, we enable your organization to identify and neutralize malicious threats swiftly and effectively.
Nexusguard’s Application Protection (AP) is a specialized service engineered to combat the surging and ever-evolving sophistication of DDoS attacks. With our advanced proprietary technology, AP provides robust, multi-layered protection, specifically tailored to safeguard public-facing websites, applications, APIs and other critical online assets.
Moreover, Nexusguard's enterprise-grade WAF serves as an indispensable component of AP, enabling organizations to seamlessly integrate customized cloud-based firewall capabilities into their existing security infrastructure. By adhering to the industry's best practices outlined in the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities, Nexusguard WAF reinforces its defensive capabilities and bolsters security measures. This integration augments an additional layer of protection, effectively mitigating targeted attacks and vulnerabilities that pose risks to the integrity of websites and applications.
Application Protection not only provides tailored security measures but also upholds the highest standards of protection, ensuring:
Nexusguard’s Application Protection follows a strategic approach to safeguard your networks, servers and web assets with utmost effectiveness. First and foremost, DDoS mitigation takes the lead, swiftly intercepting and neutralizing an attack before it wreaks havoc on your infrastructure. By swiftly mitigating volumetric threats and malicious traffic, DDoS protection ensures that your network remains resilient and unimpeded. Once the DDoS threat is thwarted, Nexusguard WAF steps in as the second line of defense, eliminating any potential web application threats that may arise. With this dynamic combination, your system remains fortified against both network-level and application-level threats, delivering comprehensive security and uninterrupted operations even in the face of cyber attacks.
In today’s cyber world, where threats are constantly evolving, organizations can rely on Nexusguard’s Application Protection service to fortify their web applications against targeted attacks. By integrating Nexusguard WAF as part of a comprehensive defense strategy, working synergistically to provide holistic defense against a wide range of attack vectors, businesses can enhance their resilience and swiftly adapt to emerging threats, ensuring the security and availability of their critical web assets.
Website security is a top priority, particularly for organizations that rely on web assets directly for revenue. For most of the organizations, a Web Application Firewall (WAF) is the tool of choice to protect web assets. WAFs act as an important line of defense by filtering and monitoring HTTP traffic between web applications and the Internet, typically protecting apps from attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and SQL injection (SQLi), among others.
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