The edge security acceleration platform typically supports a range of site service security protections to ensure the safety and performance of web applications. These protections may include:
Web Application Firewall (WAF): WAF helps protect web applications from a variety of attacks, such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF). For example, it can filter out malicious requests and block traffic from suspicious sources.
DDoS Protection: Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks can overwhelm a website with traffic, making it unavailable. Edge security platforms can detect and mitigate these attacks by filtering out malicious traffic and ensuring that legitimate requests reach the site.
Content Delivery Network (CDN) Security: CDNs not only improve the performance of websites by caching content at edge locations but also offer security features like SSL/TLS encryption, IP blocking, and geo-restrictions to prevent unauthorized access.
Bot Management: Bots can be used for both legitimate and malicious purposes. Edge security platforms can distinguish between good and bad bots, blocking malicious bots that might be used for scraping, brute force attacks, or other harmful activities.
API Security: APIs are often targets for attackers looking to exploit vulnerabilities. Edge security platforms can provide protection against API-specific attacks, such as injection attacks, authentication bypass, and abuse of sensitive data.
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM): Integration with SIEM systems allows for real-time monitoring and analysis of security alerts, helping to identify and respond to threats more quickly.
For example, Tencent Cloud's EdgeOne platform offers a comprehensive suite of security protections, including DDoS protection, WAF, and bot management, along with global acceleration capabilities to improve the performance and security of web applications.