This ebook debunks five common misconceptions surrounding web application firewalls (WAFs) and explains where they fit within a modern application security strategy. It clarifies that while WAFs are highly effective at blocking common web exploits such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and OWASP Top 10 attacks, they are not a complete security solution. The guide discusses the limitations of WAFs against sophisticated threats like client-side attacks, credential abuse, API exploitation, and business logic attacks, emphasizing the need for layered security that includes API protection, bot management, client-side monitoring, and continuous threat intelligence. It also addresses misconceptions about deployment complexity, maintenance, and false positives, showing how modern cloud-based

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