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What is used to protect a web server against a DDoS attack?
The correct answer is A. Web Application Firewall. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects HTTP/HTTPS applications against: DDoS attacks (layer 7) SQL injection, XSS, OWASP Top 10 threats Device Authorization Control device authentication, not DDoS NAC endpoint authorization, not DDoS WPA Wi-Fi protection, irrelevant to web…
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Question
What is used to protect a web server against a DDoS attack?
Options
- AWeb Application Firewall
- BDevice Authorization Control
- CNetwork Access Control
- DWi-Fi Protected Access
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A71% (17)
- B8% (2)
- C4% (1)
- D17% (4)
Explanation
A Web Application Firewall (WAF) protects HTTP/HTTPS applications against: DDoS attacks (layer 7) SQL injection, XSS, OWASP Top 10 threats Device Authorization Control device authentication, not DDoS NAC endpoint authorization, not DDoS WPA Wi-Fi protection, irrelevant to web servers
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#DDoS protection#WAF#web server security
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