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securing-api-gateway-with-aws-waf

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'Secures AWS API Gateway endpoints with AWS WAF by configuring managed

When to use

• When deploying API Gateway endpoints that require protection against common web attacks
• When implementing rate limiting and throttling to prevent API abuse and DDoS attacks
• When building bot detection and mitigation for API endpoints exposed to the internet
• When compliance requires WAF protection for all public-facing API endpoints
• When customizing access controls based on IP reputation, geolocation, or request patterns

When not to use

• network-level DDoS protection
• application logic vulnerabilities
• internal API security between microservices

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