Opticca Security Managed WAF Services is a cloud-based, managed Web Application Firewall (WAF) offering delivered as a service (mWAF). It is designed to protect web applications and APIs from common vulnerabilities by applying rule sets to HTTP traffic and blocking requests deemed malicious. The service applies the OWASP Core Rule Set to filter incoming and outgoing HTTP traffic, providing protection against threats including cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, DDoS attacks, bots, and application abuse. Key operational characteristics: - Deployed as a cloud-based service with no hardware or software investment required - Managed by a team of security experts, removing the need for in-house WAF management - Operates on a subscription-based pricing model - Supports auto-scaling to handle traffic spikes and growth - Provides symmetric filtering, scrubbing both inbound requests and outbound traffic - Offers rule whitelisting on a per-rule basis to control allowed traffic - Delivers real-time analytics, alerts, and detailed traffic reporting - Assists organizations in meeting PCI DSS and HIPAA compliance requirements