A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a security solution that monitors and filters HTTP traffic to protect web applications from common web exploits and attacks. By analyzing incoming traffic and blocking malicious requests, WAFs help prevent data breaches, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, making them a crucial component of an organization's cybersecurity strategy and a key consideration for developers and IT professionals looking to safeguard their online applications.
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