Web applications and APIs are now the backbone of modern businesses, but they are also one of the most frequently exploited attack vectors. Critical vulnerabilities, configuration errors, and abuses leading to data leaks and serious security incidents are increasingly appearing at the application logic level. That is why organizations are implementing Web Application Firewalls (WAF) as a key element of their application security architecture.

In this ebook, we explain what a modern WAF is and why traditional solutions are no longer sufficient. Readers will learn about the most important threats outlined in the OWASP Top 10 and how FortiWeb leverages FortiGuard detection mechanisms, machine learning, API protection, and advanced bot mitigation features. We also discuss client-side protection, PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, and security automation through virtual patches and integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric.

The ebook shows real-world applications of FortiWeb in production and cloud-native environments, presenting flexible deployment models (appliance, VM, containers, SaaS), zero-day attack protection scenarios, and the WAAP approach, which combines application, API, and user security. It is a practical guide for those responsible for the development, maintenance, and protection of web applications.

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