If you’re setting up a WAF (Web Application Firewall) and want it to actually block real attacks (not just generate noise), this engineer-friendly guide breaks down the most common OWASP-style attack patterns and the WAF rules that genuinely help in production—with practical examples and a clear checklist you can implement fast.
WAF basics in one line: stop the bad traffic early, without breaking the good traffic.
✅ Cover the real-world attacks: SQLi, XSS, path traversal, RCE, LFI/RFI, malicious bots, credential stuffing
✅ Use the rules that matter: managed rule sets + rate limiting + bot controls + allowlists for safe endpoints
✅ Reduce false positives: log first → tune → then block, add exceptions with evidence
✅ Add app-layer defenses too: input validation, auth hardening, headers, and monitoring
Read the full guide here:
https://www.cloudopsnow.in/waf-basics-owasp-top-attacks-rules-that-actually-help-engineer-friendly-guide/
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