Azure Web Application Firewall

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Azure security service (WAF) that inspects web requests and blocks common attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting; it can run on Azure Application Gateway or Azure Front Door in detection or prevention mode.

Title graphic: Azure Web Application Firewall (Product)

Type	Product
Documentation	learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/web-application-firewall/overview

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Documentation: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/web-application-firewall/overview

Maintained by Mirko Peters (Microsoft MVP) · Last updated: 2026-11-03