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FCP_FWB_AD-7.4 · Question #63

Which two statements most accurately describe a web application firewall (WAF)? (Choose two.)

The correct answer is B. WAF protects primarily servers. D. WAF provides specialized application-layer threat detection. WAFs primarily protect servers by filtering and monitoring HTTP/S traffic to web applications. WAFs provide specialized application-layer threat detection, defending against attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other web-based threats.

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Question

Which two statements most accurately describe a web application firewall (WAF)? (Choose two.)

Options

  • AWAF protects primarily clients.
  • BWAF protects primarily servers.
  • CWAF protects both clients and servers.
  • DWAF provides specialized application-layer threat detection.

How the community answered

(52 responses)
  • A
    12% (6)
  • B
    83% (43)
  • C
    6% (3)

Explanation

WAFs primarily protect servers by filtering and monitoring HTTP/S traffic to web applications. WAFs provide specialized application-layer threat detection, defending against attacks such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting, and other web-based threats.

Topics

#WAF#application layer#server protection#web application firewall

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