Blocking Web Application Attacks

Web applications are constantly under threat from attackers who exploit vulnerabilities to inject malicious code or manipulate data. Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service safeguards your applications by identifying and blocking these attacks at the request level.

How it Works

The Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service analyzes incoming requests for patterns associated with various attack types. These patterns include techniques used in attacks like:

• Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Injecting malicious scripts into web pages to steal data or hijack user sessions.
• Remote File Inclusion (RFI): Forcing the server to execute code from an external source.
• SQL Injection: Injecting malicious SQL code into requests to manipulate databases.
• Directory Traversal: Accessing unauthorized files or directories on the server.
• OS Command Injection: Executing arbitrary operating system commands on the server.

Block or Log Attacks

If a request matches an attack pattern, the Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service takes action based on your configuration:

• Block: The malicious request is blocked entirely, preventing the attack from reaching your application.
• Log: The request is logged for further analysis, while still being blocked to prevent harm.

Predefined Attack Patterns

The Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service provides a comprehensive list of predefined patterns for various attack types. The following table lists the predefined patterns for attack types:

By identifying and blocking these attack patterns, Barracuda WAF-as-a-Service helps keep your web applications secure and your data protected.