Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) with Progress Kemp LoadMaster
Strengthen protection against modern, sophisticated cyberthreats for web applications and APIs.
Secure Web Applications and APIs Without Adding Complexity
Malicious actors are increasingly targeting the application layer rather than traditional network perimeters. With this in mind, the applications that rely on web services, APIs, cloud platforms and hybrid infrastructures to deliver critical business services are at risk.
The Progress® Kemp® LoadMaster® load balancing solution enables organizations to implement a robust Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) strategy by combining application delivery, Layer 7 security, API defenses, bot mitigation and DoS defense in a unified platform.
Why Choose LoadMaster for WAAP?
The LoadMaster platform helps organizations protect web applications and APIs without introducing additional complexity by unifying application delivery and security into a single platform.
WAAP Integrated Into Application Delivery
Deliver application security on the same platform that manages application availability and traffic without having to rely on multiple security tools.
Flexible Deployment Across Any Environment
Maintain consistent security policies across distributed application infrastructures, spanning physical and virtual environments as well as private, public and hybrid cloud environments. Deploy the LoadMaster load balancer wherever your applications reside with simplified administration and lower operational overhead.
Centralized WAAP Visibility and Management
Leverage the LoadMaster 360 platform with its Enhanced WAF capabilities to simplify security operations with AI-assisted rule tuning, centralized dashboards and unified management of web application and API protection across multiple LoadMaster deployments.
Zero Trust Application Access
Enforce identity-aware access controls at the application layer, in accordance with Zero Trust principles, by authenticating and authorizing users before granting access to applications.
Unified Multi-Layer Security
Increase protection for web applications and APIs through a combination of Web Application Firewall (WAF) capabilities, API security controls, bot management and DoS protection, all integrated within the application delivery path.
Always-On API Protection
Inspect, validate and secure API traffic continuously while enforcing authentication, rate limiting and access controls to help prevent abuse and unauthorized access.
WAAP Solutions Solved by LoadMaster
Protect Web Applications from OWASP Top 10 Threats
Increase protection against SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), CSRF and other application-layer attacks with the integrated LoadMaster WAF, Layer 7 traffic inspection and real-time threat mitigation capabilities.
Secure APIs Against Abuse and Unauthorized Access
Protect sensitive APIs with request validation, OAuth-based authentication, rate limiting and endpoint-specific security controls that help block malicious and malformed requests.
Defend Against Application and Network-Layer DoS Attacks
Maintain application availability during volumetric, HTTP flood and low-and-slow attacks with advanced traffic analysis, anomaly detection and DoS mitigation controls.
Simplify Security Across Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments
Apply consistent web application and API security policies across on-premises, cloud and hybrid deployments from a single application delivery platform.
Strengthen Compliance and Security Visibility
Support regulatory requirements with granular security logging, threat monitoring, SSL/TLS inspection and integration with SIEM and security operations workflows.
Protect Applications Hidden Within Encrypted Traffic
Inspect and secure SSL/TLS-encrypted application and API traffic with SSL offloading and Layer 7 inspection capabilities that help identify threats traditional network security tools may miss.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Web Application and API Protection (WAAP)?
Web Application and API Protection (WAAP) is a security approach that combines web application firewall (WAF), API security, bot management and DoS protection to defend modern applications and APIs from cyberthreats while maintaining availability and performance.
How is WAAP different from a traditional WAF?
A traditional WAF primarily protects web applications from application-layer attacks such as SQL injection and cross-site scripting. WAAP expands protection by securing APIs, mitigating malicious bot activity and defending against denial-of-service (DoS) attacks through a unified security framework.
Why do organizations need WAAP?
Web applications and APIs are among the most targeted assets in modern IT environments. WAAP helps organizations protect sensitive data, prevent service disruptions, defend against evolving cyberthreats and meet security and compliance requirements across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
How does LoadMaster support a WAAP strategy?
The LoadMaster solution supports a WAAP strategy by combining application delivery with integrated security capabilities, including WAF protection, API security controls, bot mitigation and DoS defense. This enables organizations to secure applications and APIs without deploying multiple standalone security solutions.
What types of attacks can LoadMaster load balancer help protect against?
The LoadMaster solution can help protect against a wide range of threats, including SQL injection (SQLi), cross-site scripting (XSS), cross-site request forgery (CSRF), malicious bots, API abuse, HTTP flood attacks and other OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities.
Can LoadMaster protect APIs?
Yes. The LoadMaster product helps secure APIs through request validation and inspection, authentication enforcement, OAuth-based access controls, endpoint-specific security policies and rate limiting, reducing the risk of unauthorized access and API abuse.
