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Azure Web Application Firewall pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Azure Web Application Firewall provides robust protection against DDoS attacks.
It is highly stable and integrates well with Microsoft products and GitHub.
The initial setup is easy and the configuration is simpler compared to other platforms.
Azure offers scalability and cloud-based accessibility without requiring hardware infrastructure.
The ability to filter requests and block false positives with custom rules is highly valued.

CONS

Deployment should be simplified for ease of use by non-technical users.
Configuration capabilities of Azure Web Application Firewall need enhancement.
There is a need for improved customer service and technical support.
Frequent updates from Azure can create a maintenance burden.
Documentation and the knowledge base require improvements.
 

Azure Web Application Firewall Pros review quotes

Mano Senaratne - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 16, 2025
Configuration is much easier than using different platforms.
reviewer2310048 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 27, 2023
The integration it has with GitHub is great.
Mrigendra Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 16, 2022
It's quite a stable product and works well with Microsoft products.
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Mats Hagberg Olsson - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 14, 2025
It is almost impossible to access these assets from outside, requiring a very skilled attacker to obtain asset tokens of a customer using Azure.
YK
Sep 18, 2024
The most valuable feature of Azure Web Application Firewall is its ability to filter requests and block false positives by using custom rules and the OWASP rule set.
Thomas Zebar - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Azure WAF is extremely stable.
SN
May 16, 2023
The initial setup is easy and straightforward...Azure Web Application Firewall is a scalable product.
Audrien Manfo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2024
It's great for protecting against DDoS attacks.
reviewer1475643 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 24, 2020
The most valuable feature is that it allows us to publish our applications behind the firewall.
AO
Feb 13, 2023
It's a good option if you want a solution that's ready to go and easy for your team to learn. It's cloud-based, so you don't need to buy or maintain any hardware infrastructure.
 

Azure Web Application Firewall Cons review quotes

Mano Senaratne - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 16, 2025
Upgrading the platform regularly is necessary for security, however, frequent updates every six months or year from Azure can be a maintenance overhead.
reviewer2310048 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 27, 2023
The documentation needs to be improved.
Mrigendra Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 16, 2022
From a reporting perspective, they could do more there.
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Mats Hagberg Olsson - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 14, 2025
From my point of view, there is no need for improvement.
YK
Sep 18, 2024
We would like to see additional site services using AI to provide information about blocking requests and offer analytics on the origin of calls.
Thomas Zebar - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Azure WAF should not be deployed in the middle of the traffic.
SN
May 16, 2023
I would say that Azure's customer service is not that good...I am not very happy with the support offered.
Audrien Manfo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 28, 2024
The knowledge base could be improved.
reviewer1475643 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 24, 2020
The management can be improved.
AO
Feb 13, 2023
In Brazil, we have some problems with the phone service that affect our connection with the cloud. However, it isn't common.