Ensure Application Gateway has WAF enabled
Application Gateway should have Web Application Firewall enabled for web traffic protection.
Security Impact
Without WAF, web applications are vulnerable to OWASP Top 10 attacks.
How to Remediate
Use Application Gateway WAF_v2 SKU and enable WAF with OWASP rule sets.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- azure-networking-10
- Service
- Azure Virtual Network
- Category
- Web Security
- Severity
- HIGH
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