Are you using a web application firewall (WAF)?

This question is asking whether your organization uses a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect your web applications. A WAF is a security tool that monitors, filters, and blocks HTTP/HTTPS traffic to and from web applications. Unlike traditional firewalls that operate at the network level, WAFs specifically protect web applications by inspecting HTTP traffic and blocking common web attacks like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. This question is being asked in a security assessment because WAFs are considered an important security control for protecting web applications from attacks. They provide an additional layer of defense beyond secure coding practices. Organizations that handle sensitive data are typically expected to implement WAFs as part of their defense-in-depth strategy. When answering this question, you should: 1. Clearly state whether you use a WAF 2. Specify which WAF solution you use (e.g., AWS WAF, Cloudflare, F5, ModSecurity) 3. Mention where the WAF is deployed (in front of all public-facing applications, only critical applications, etc.) 4. Briefly describe how it's configured (e.g., using OWASP core ruleset, custom rules) 5. Note any monitoring or management processes for the WAF If you don't use a WAF, explain what compensating controls you have in place to protect web applications.