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This feature is an intrusion detection and prevention engine for web applications. ( aka WAF )
It operates embedded into the web server, acting as a powerful umbrella – shielding applications from attacks.
The module filters, and optionally rejects, incoming requests based on a number of different criteria like CGI variables, HTTP headers, environment variables, and even individual script parameters.
In order to have the best protection it is strongly advised to subscribe to an Enterprise License.
In order to detect and prevent attacks against web applications, the web application firewall checks all requests to your web server and related responses from the server against its set of rules.
If the check succeeds, the HTTP request is passed to website to retrieve the content.
If the check fails, the predefined actions are performed.
There are 2 modules that can be used in order to offer you the best security for your websites: