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Firewall vs. WAF

A firewall is a software application that protects a computer network by blocking unauthorized access to network ports and resources. A web application firewall (WAF) is a software application that protects web applications by blocking unauthorized access to web application ports and resources.

Firewalls are commonly used on corporate networks to protect against unauthorized access to network resources and to prevent unauthorized users from spreading malicious software. WAFs are used to protect web applications from unauthorized access to web application resources, such as user accounts and data.

Firewalls are more common and are designed to protect against unauthorized access. WAFs are designed to protect web applications from unauthorized access.

There are several key differences between firewalls and web application firewalls:

Firewalls are designed to protect network resources. Web application firewalls are designed to protect web application resources.

Firewalls are typically installed on a corporate network. Web application firewalls are typically installed on web applications.

Firewalls are used to protect against unauthorized access. Web application firewalls are used to protect against unauthorized access to web application resources.

Firewalls are typically configured to allow some traffic through. Web application firewalls are typically configured to allow only authorized traffic through.

Firewalls are used to protect against malicious software. Web application firewalls are used to protect against unauthorized access to web application resources and against malicious software.