azure-web-application-firewall

Diagnose and configure Azure WAF policies for Front Door and Application Gateway.

686|107|Updated Jan 27, 2026

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Skill: azure-web-application-firewall
Source: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills/tree/main/skills/azure-web-application-firewall
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/Agent-Skills --skill azure-web-application-firewall

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive knowledge for securing Azure web applications using Web Application Firewall (WAF), addressing issues from basic configuration to advanced threat mitigation.

Core Features & Use Cases

Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve common WAF blocking issues and false positives.
Configuration: Set up WAF policies, custom rules, rate limiting, and bot protection for both Azure Front Door and Application Gateway.
Best Practices: Implement security hardening, tuning, and migration strategies for WAF deployments.
Use Case: When a user reports that legitimate traffic is being blocked by Azure WAF, this skill can help identify the problematic rules and suggest exclusions or tuning.

Quick Start

Use the azure-web-application-firewall skill to find documentation on configuring WAF rate limiting policies in Azure Front Door.

Frequently Asked Questions about azure-web-application-firewall

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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Why is Azure WAF blocking legitimate traffic and how do I fix false positives?▼

Azure WAF may block legitimate traffic due to strict rule sets. You can resolve false positives by identifying the problematic rules and configuring exclusions or tuning WAF policies for Azure Front Door or Application Gateway.

How do I configure rate limiting policies in Azure Front Door WAF?▼

To configure rate limiting in Azure Front Door WAF, you need to set up custom WAF policies with specific rate limit thresholds. This controls incoming request volumes and protects web applications from abusive traffic patterns.

What is the difference between configuring WAF for Azure Front Door and Application Gateway?▼

WAF configuration differs between Azure Front Door and Application Gateway in their architecture and integration points. Both support custom rules and bot protection, but require distinct deployment strategies and security hardening approaches.

How do I troubleshoot Azure Web Application Firewall blocking issues?▼

Troubleshooting Azure Web Application Firewall blocking issues involves diagnosing WAF logs to identify triggered rules. You can then adjust policies, create rule exclusions, or tune the configuration to resolve the blocking behavior.

What are the best practices for Azure WAF security hardening and migration?▼

Azure WAF security hardening best practices include implementing proper policy configurations, tuning rules to minimize false positives, and following structured migration strategies to ensure robust threat mitigation across web applications.