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You might come across the concept of a web application firewall (WAF) and not think much of it. After all, it’s easy to assume it’s something you don’t need or that is already part of your hosting package. However, there’s a bit more to it than that.
In fact, it’s important to understand precisely what a WAF is so you can decide if it’s a good idea for you.
Today, we’ll explain all the finer details of web application firewalls. We will provide a definition, explain their benefits, the different types available, as well as how to select one should you decide to get one.