Web application firewall security specialist
a web application firewall (waf) acts as a security gatekeeper, filtering and monitoring traffic to and from web applications to protect them from malicious attacks. Its primary roles and responsibilities include preventing known vulnerabilities like sql injection and cross-site scripting, as well as detecting and blocking various application-layer threats.
primary roles and responsibilities:
* preventing known vulnerabilities like sql injection and cross-site scripting.
* detecting and blocking various application-layer threats.
key features:
* filtering malicious traffic and ensuring only legitimate requests reach the web application.
* enforcing security policies defined by the organization.
* analyzing web application behavior for unusual patterns and anomalies.
integration with other security tools:
* content delivery networks (cdns).
data leak prevention:
* monitoring outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized data transfer from the application.
log collection and monitoring:
* collecting and logging security events.
this role is critical in enhancing the overall security posture of an organization's web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of web application security, threat detection, and mitigation techniques.