Microsoft Azure → Amazon Web Services
AWS equivalent of Azure Web Application Firewall
The closest AWS equivalent of Azure Web Application Firewall is AWS WAF.
About Azure Web Application Firewall
| Provider | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | WAF policies with managed rule sets (OWASP-based default rules), custom rules, rate limiting, and bot protection, deployed on Application Gateway (regional) or Front Door (global). |
| Documentation | learn.microsoft.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
AWS mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Web application firewall (WAF) | AWS WAF | Direct match |
Network security & firewalls(1)
Web application firewall (WAF) Direct match
AWS WAF maps to Azure Web Application Firewall, which runs on Application Gateway (regional) or Front Door (global).
- Attachment. AWS WAF web ACLs attach to CloudFront, ALB, API Gateway, AppSync, Cognito, App Runner, and Verified Access. Azure WAF policies attach to Application Gateway, Front Door, or Application Gateway for Containers.
- Rule sets. AWS offers managed rule groups (including paid Bot Control and Fraud Control) and marketplace rules. Azure offers Microsoft's default rule set (OWASP-based), bot manager rules, custom rules, and rate limiting.
- AWS WAF Classic is going through a planned end-of-life process, so migrate any Classic web ACLs.