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Azure Front Door WAF

Azure Front Door Web Application Firewall (WAF) is a feature of Azure Front Door that provides centralized protection for your web applications from a range of web-based threats and vulnerabilities. It includes built-in rulesets and customizable policies to filter and block malicious traffic, prevent SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other common web attacks. Azure Front Door WAF integrates with the global content delivery network (CDN) and application acceleration capabilities of Azure Front Door, offering both performance and security benefits. By using Azure Front Door WAF, organizations can protect their applications from sophisticated attacks, ensure compliance with security standards, and maintain a secure and high-performing user experience.