Array web application firewalls provide a flexible and precise tool for securing business-critical resources. Commonly deployed along with load balancing and app delivery solutions, the ASF detects and blocks attacks including the OWASP Top 10, WASC, Layer 7 DDoS, and zero-day attacks with pinpoint accuracy. It ensures continuous security for applications and infrastructure while supporting compliance with security standards including PCI DSS.
ASF web application firewall combined the negative and positive WAF models together, guard against a range of latest known attacks, security vulnerabilities, automated and manual attacks but also effectively prevent “Zero-day” attacks. Available as physical or virtual appliances, or on your choice of public cloud, the ASF Series is ideal for businesses needing defense in depth against application-level attacks not readily detected by network firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems or network monitoring.
Prisma Cloud by Palo Alto Networks delivers comprehensive security for cloud environments, focusing on workload protection, identity creation, and seamless AWS integration. Its cloud visibility and control, combined with thorough vulnerability scanning, help maintain robust security across multi-cloud platforms.
Prisma Cloud provides essential capabilities for cloud security posture management, container security, and compliance monitoring. Enterprises utilize it to secure cloud configurations, detect vulnerabilities, and ensure regulatory compliance, spanning AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Its runtime management, identity-based micro-segmentation, and threat detection enhance cybersecurity. Despite needing improvements in documentation, integration complexities, UI, and the need for role-based access control refinement, it remains pivotal for securing assets across cloud infrastructures, particularly with its capabilities for vulnerability scanning and CI/CD pipeline integration.
What are the key features?
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Workload Identity Creation: Establishes identities for cloud workloads, enhancing security through precise access management.
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Dynamic Workload Protection: Protects applications dynamically, securing resources during runtime.
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Integration with AWS Products: Seamlessly integrates with AWS services, maximizing the efficiency of cloud operations.
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Automated Forensics: Provides detailed insights through automated investigations and runtime mapping between containers.
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Application Dependency Map: Enables compliance and asset management through comprehensive inventory functionality.
What benefits or ROI should users expect?
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Proactive Threat Prevention: Enhances security measures with advanced threat detection and prevention.
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Cloud Visibility and Control: Offers control across multi-cloud environments, ensuring users maintain a strong security posture.
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Prevention Capabilities: Users value its ability to prevent vulnerabilities and threats effectively.
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Integration Capabilities: Supports seamless integration into existing cloud infrastructures and CI/CD pipelines.
In industries like finance, healthcare, and retail, Prisma Cloud is implemented to strengthen cybersecurity measures, facilitate regulatory compliance, and enhance governance. Organizations leverage its features to secure sensitive data, monitor configurations, and integrate security processes within CI/CD workflows, ensuring robust protection across complex cloud infrastructures.
