AWS WAF (Web Application Firewall)

AWS WAF, or Web Application Firewall, is a security service offered by Amazon Web Services that helps protect web applications from common online threats. It monitors and filters incoming web traffic based on customized rules, blocking malicious requests like SQL injection or cross-site scripting. By allowing only legitimate traffic through, AWS WAF enhances the security of websites and applications. Users can easily set up protections that scale with their needs, and it integrates with other AWS services, making it a flexible tool for safeguarding digital assets against cyberattacks.