Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) have emerged as indispensable tools not only for blocking cyber threats but also for supporting compliance across various industries and jurisdictions. Whether you’re dealing with sensitive payment information, personal health records, or consumer data, a WAF can significantly simplify your compliance journey.

APIs are now the top attack vector, facing 68% more threats per host and 16 times more DDoS traffic than traditional web apps. These findings come from the State of Application Security 2024 report, based on analysis of over 2 billion API attacks blocked by AppTrana WAAP. As APIs become critical to digital transformation, understanding how to secure them—beyond just authentication—is no longer optional.

APIs are now the most attacked layer in the application stack— APIs are being hit 68% more often per host than traditional web apps with APIs facing 1600% more DDoS traffic than web apps. This was found in the state of application security 2024 report where we analyzed 2 billion API attacks blocked on AppTrana WAAP. This isn’t surprising. APIs are inherently automation-friendly, often underprotected, and expose direct access to data and logic.

The insurance sector is in the middle of a cybersecurity storm. In 2024, Indusface analyzed over 495 million attacks targeting insurance websites and APIs. The findings were alarming: attackers are no longer spraying and praying; they’re precise, persistent, and increasingly automated. Here’s what the data showed: Insurance companies, which handle high volumes of personal and financial data, cannot afford security gaps.

Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) play an important role in protecting websites and applications from common threats. But despite their growing adoption, WAFs are often surrounded by myths and misunderstandings that can lead to ineffective implementation or underutilization. In this blog, we debunk the most common myths about WAFs and reveal the truth behind what they can and cannot do.

A Web Application Firewall (WAF) is your first line of defense against internet traffic that can be both legitimate and malicious. It helps protect your web applications, websites, and servers from various cyber-attacks by filtering out harmful traffic. WAF (WAAP) is essential for web security as it quickly identifies and addresses vulnerabilities in applications and servers.