Microsoft Azure Web Application Firewall Application Gateway License
Secure your web applications with Microsoft Azure Web Application Firewall Application Gateway licensing, providing essential protection for your business operations.
- Enhanced Security: Access to advanced web application firewall capabilities to defend against common web exploits.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory requirements by implementing robust security controls for web traffic.
- Operational Continuity: Protect critical business applications from denial-of-service and other web-based attacks.
- Feature Enablement: Unlock the full potential of Azure Application Gateway for secure and scalable web delivery.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This platform license provides access to Microsoft Azure Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities integrated with Azure Application Gateway. It enables advanced security features to protect your web applications from common web vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring secure delivery of your online services.
This licensing is designed for businesses that host their own web applications and services on Azure. IT Managers and IT Professionals can utilize this license to enhance their security posture, comply with industry regulations, and maintain the availability of their critical web-facing applications without the overhead of managing separate security appliances.
- Web Application Firewall: Provides protection against OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting.
- Managed Rulesets: Leverages Microsoft-managed security rulesets that are regularly updated to address emerging threats.
- Customizable Rules: Allows for the creation of custom WAF rules to address specific application needs and threats.
- Geo-filtering: Control access to your applications based on the geographic origin of requests.
- Bot Protection: Mitigate risks associated with malicious bots attempting to exploit your web applications.
This Microsoft Azure WAF Application Gateway license is the right choice for SMB and mid-market teams needing to secure their web applications effectively and affordably.
What This Enables
Enable secure web application delivery
Enable teams to protect critical web applications from common vulnerabilities like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. Streamline security management by integrating WAF capabilities directly into the application gateway.
cloud-hosted applications, public-facing websites, e-commerce platforms, internal web portals
Meet regulatory compliance requirements
Automate the enforcement of security policies to meet compliance mandates for data protection and web security. Support organizations in demonstrating due diligence by maintaining a secure web presence.
PCI DSS compliant environments, HIPAA regulated data, GDPR data processing, SOX reporting
Defend against emerging web threats
Protect against zero-day exploits and evolving web attack vectors through managed and customizable WAF rulesets. Provide continuous protection for web services against automated attacks and botnets.
dynamic web applications, API gateways, microservices architectures, multi-tenant applications
Key Features
Managed WAF Rulesets
Stay protected against the latest web threats with automatically updated security rules from Microsoft.
Customizable WAF Rules
Tailor security policies to your specific application needs and risk profile for precise threat mitigation.
Geo-filtering
Control access to your web applications by blocking traffic from specific geographic locations.
Bot Protection
Reduce the impact of malicious bots on your web application's performance and security.
Integration with Azure Application Gateway
Benefit from a unified platform for traffic management and advanced web application security.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require robust security to protect sensitive customer data and comply with strict regulations like PCI DSS and GDPR, making WAF essential for their web-facing applications.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare providers must safeguard Protected Health Information (PHI) and adhere to HIPAA regulations, necessitating strong security controls for patient portals and online services.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality businesses handle significant customer data, including payment card information, requiring WAF to protect against fraud and maintain PCI DSS compliance for e-commerce.
Government & Public Sector
Government agencies must protect citizen data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats, often facing stringent security standards and compliance requirements for their online services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Azure WAF Application Gateway?
It is a cloud-based web application firewall service that helps protect your web applications from common web exploits and vulnerabilities. It integrates with Azure Application Gateway for traffic management and security.
What types of threats does WAF protect against?
WAF protects against a wide range of threats, including SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), file inclusion, and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Is this a perpetual license or a subscription?
This is a subscription-based licensing model, providing continuous access to WAF features and updates as part of your Azure services.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.