We are using AWS WAF for business purposes for clients. We host our client's platforms on AWS WAF.
IT Auditor & Compliance Officer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Well integrated, suitable for all sized businesses, but serverless needs improvement
Pros and Cons
- "AWS WAF has a lot of integrated features and services. For example, there are security services that can be integrated very well for our customers."
- "The serverless product from AWS WAF could be improved. For example, they have only one serverless series, Lambda, but they should extend and improve it. Additionally, the firewall rules are not very easy to configure."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
AWS WAF has a lot of integrated features and services. For example, there are security services that can be integrated very well for our customers.
What needs improvement?
The serverless product from AWS WAF could be improved. For example, they have only one serverless series, Lambda, but they should extend and improve it. Additionally, the firewall rules are not very easy to configure.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have used AWS WAF for approximately five years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have found AWS WAF to be stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability of AWS WAF is very good.
The solution can be used in small to large-sized businesses.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service has been fine, we had no issues with them. We have been satisfied.
How was the initial setup?
The setup of AWS WAF is very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price of AWS WAF is reasonable, it is not expensive and it is not cheap.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate AWS WAF a seven out of ten.
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