In today's ever-changing tech landscape, where digital threats abound and web applications remain prime targets, safeguarding your online assets is non-negotiable. Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) steps in as a crucial line of defense—a cloud-native security platform meticulously crafted to shield web applications from a barrage of exploits and vulnerabilities. This 2-part series is your guide to empowering both IT professionals and developers with essential technical know-how, practical insights, and actionable strategies for strengthening web application security through Azure WAF.

Part 1, Building the Shield: Configuring and Deploying Azure WAF for Web App Defense, sets the stage and focuses upon the operations of Azure WAF, integration with other Azure services, and essential steps for configuration, deployment, and monitoring.

Part 2, Real-Time Defense: Live Demonstrations with Azure WAF for Web App Protection, takes a practical approach with real-time, demonstrations attempting to breach a web application with and without WAF protection, and showcases how Azure WAF effectively defend against common threats such as cross-site scripting and SQL injection.

Don't miss out on the chance to explore Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) in depth, gaining essential skills to protect web applications effectively.