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Web Application Firewall (WAF) Solution

Block SQLi, XSS, OWASP Top 10, bots and L7 DDoS on web apps and APIs. We deploy and manage Cloudflare, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, ModSecurity or F5 with virtual patching, custom rulesets and ongoing rule tuning.

24x7 managed monitoring 1-2 week deployment Tailored to your scale Instant response, no delay Quarterly tuning reviews

At a Glance

  • Solution type: Managed WAF deployment + 24x7 rule tuning + bot mitigation
  • Platforms supported: Cloudflare, AWS WAF, Azure WAF, ModSecurity (OWASP CRS), F5 Advanced WAF, Imperva
  • Typical deployment time: 1-2 weeks from kickoff to enforcement mode, depending on app count
  • Engagement model: Setup + custom rules + ongoing tuning with named India-based engineers
  • Response time: instant, no delay. Deployment starts same day or next business day after scoping

What is a WAF?

A Web Application Firewall (WAF) inspects HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from your web applications and APIs, blocking attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting, command injection, file inclusion, and other OWASP Top 10 threats. Modern WAFs also handle bot management, credential stuffing, scraping, and Layer 7 DDoS attacks.

Codesecure deploys WAF as a managed solution covering platform selection, custom rule authoring, virtual patching for vulnerabilities found in pentests, bot policy configuration, and ongoing tuning to keep false positives low while blocking real attacks. We work with cloud-native WAFs (Cloudflare, AWS, Azure) as well as on-prem options (ModSecurity, F5).

Why It Matters

Web applications are the most-attacked layer of your stack. SQL injection, XSS and broken access control still dominate the OWASP Top 10 and account for the majority of public data breaches. Bots and credential-stuffing automation hit login pages and APIs continuously. Without a WAF, every application code-level vulnerability becomes an immediate exposure.

WAF is also frequently mandated. PCI DSS Requirement 6.4.2 requires either secure code review or a WAF in front of public-facing apps. ISO 27001 Annex A.8.20-A.8.23 require network and application security controls. Many enterprise procurement questionnaires now ask whether you operate a managed WAF. Auditors expect to see ruleset documentation and tuning logs.

What's Included

Codesecure's managed WAF solution covers the entire lifecycle:

OWASP Top 10 ProtectionOut-of-the-box rules for SQLi, XSS, RCE, LFI, RFI, SSRF and more
Custom Rule AuthoringApp-specific rules based on traffic patterns and pentest findings
Virtual PatchingBlock exploitation of known vulnerabilities while devs fix the underlying code
Bot ManagementDetect and mitigate scraping, credential stuffing, fake-account creation
Rate LimitingPer-IP, per-endpoint and per-token rate limits to stop brute force and abuse
Layer 7 DDoS MitigationApplication-layer flood protection beyond network DDoS scrubbing
API ProtectionSchema validation, JWT inspection, GraphQL depth limits, OpenAPI enforcement
TLS & Certificate ManagementTLS termination, HSTS, certificate auto-renewal via Lets Encrypt or ACM
Geo-Blocking & IP AllowlistsCountry-level blocks, allowlists for admin paths and partner integrations
Quarterly Rule ReviewsTuning against latest threats, false-positive reduction, coverage gap analysis

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45-minute call with our app security lead. Bring your app inventory and current WAF (if any), leave with a phased deployment roadmap. Instant response, no delay.

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Implementation Methodology

Every WAF engagement follows a 5-phase methodology from discovery through continuous operations:

1

Discovery & Scoping

Free 30-minute scoping call, NDA, app inventory, traffic profile, current WAF and compliance review.

2

Architecture & Design

Platform selection (Cloudflare/AWS/Azure/ModSecurity/F5), routing design, TLS strategy, ruleset planning.

3

Deployment & Integration

DNS/proxy configuration, TLS provisioning, OWASP CRS deployment in monitor mode, log shipping to SIEM.

4

Tuning & Enforcement

Monitor-mode tuning, false-positive reduction, custom rule authoring, switch to enforcement mode by app.

5

Continuous Operations

Ongoing rule tuning, monthly traffic and block reports, quarterly rule review against latest threats.

What You Get

Every WAF engagement ships with the same operational handoff:

Architecture DocumentWAF placement, routing, TLS strategy, ruleset design
Custom RulesetApp-specific rules layered on top of OWASP CRS
Tuning PlaybookFalse-positive workflow, virtual-patch process, rule lifecycle
Block & Threat ReportsMonthly blocked-attack analytics, bot trend, top attackers
24x7 Rule TuningNamed India-based engineers handling tuning and virtual patches
Quarterly Rule ReviewCoverage validation, OWASP CRS updates, new threat coverage

Deployment Timeline

Most WAF deployments reach enforcement mode within 1-2 weeks based on app count. Instant response, no delay, we start architecture review same day or next business day after scoping.

Week 1

Discovery & Deploy

Scoping, platform selection, DNS / proxy configuration, OWASP CRS in monitor mode, log shipping.

Week 2

Tune & Enforce

Monitor-mode tuning, false-positive reduction, custom rules, app-by-app switch to enforcement.

Ongoing

Manage & Optimise

Continuous tuning, monthly reports, virtual patching, quarterly rule reviews.

// Platforms & Tools We Support

Cloudflare WAF AWS WAF Azure WAF ModSecurity OWASP CRS F5 Advanced WAF Imperva BunkerWeb NAXSI Akamai Kona Coraza Cloudflare Bot Mgmt

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30-minute call with our WAF engineering lead. Discuss your app inventory, traffic patterns and tuning approach with no sales pressure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which WAF should we choose: cloud or on-prem?

Cloud WAFs (Cloudflare, AWS WAF, Azure WAF) win on speed of deployment, global DDoS scrubbing and managed rule updates. On-prem options (ModSecurity, F5) suit data-residency constraints, internal apps, or environments where TLS termination must stay inside the perimeter. We help you pick based on hosting, residency rules and team capability.

Will the WAF break our legitimate traffic?

That is exactly why every Codesecure WAF rollout starts in monitor mode for 1-2 weeks before enforcement. We watch what would have been blocked, tune false positives, and only switch to enforcement when block-rate quality is high. Per-app enforcement switching means no big-bang risk.

Can the WAF protect APIs and mobile backends?

Yes. Modern WAFs include API protection: schema validation against OpenAPI specs, JWT inspection, GraphQL depth/cost limits, per-token rate limits and bot fingerprinting. We tune API-specific rules separately from web-app rules since traffic patterns differ.

How quickly can you start?

Instant response, no delay. We respond within an hour during business hours, send fixed-scope proposal in 24-48 hours under NDA, and start deployment same day or next business day after sign-off.

Do you do virtual patching for pentest findings?

Yes. When a pentest finds an exploitable vulnerability, we author a WAF rule to block the exploitation pattern while your developers fix the underlying code. This bridges the gap between disclosure and patch deployment, especially useful for legacy apps with slow release cycles.

Can WAF evidence satisfy PCI DSS or ISO audits?

Yes. WAF directly supports PCI DSS 6.4.2 (public-facing app protection), ISO 27001 A.8.20-A.8.23 (network and application security), and SOC 2 CC6 (logical access controls). We produce audit-ready evidence including ruleset documentation, tuning logs, blocked-attack reports and quarterly review records.

What about bot traffic and credential stuffing?

Standard scope. Bot management covers scraping, fake-account creation, credential stuffing on login pages, and inventory-hoarding bots on e-commerce checkouts. Detection uses behavioural fingerprinting, JS challenges, mTLS for partner APIs, and rate limiting per token / IP / device fingerprint.

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