Visibility and Protection for Your GraphQL APIs
The advancement in API development has revolutionized the way dynamic applications are created. Organizations are now looking for more efficient ways to accelerate release cycles, transforming the CI/CD pipeline. While REST and SOAP have been dominant in API development, GraphQL is gaining popularity for its speed and specificity. Fastly Next-Gen WAF, powered by Signal Sciences, offers advanced protection for applications, APIs, and microservices. With GraphQL Inspection, the coverage over APIs is expanded, accommodating various architectures and specifications.
Setting a New Standard for API Protection
Unlike REST, GraphQL enables precise data requests without unnecessary information, reducing server strain. The open-source GraphQL surpasses REST in speed and efficiency, presenting developers with a superior development experience. Fastly Next-Gen WAF provides coverage against common OWASP API Top 10 attacks and GraphQL-specific exploits. With almost 90% of customers utilizing full blocking mode, the Fastly solution ensures robust API protection without impeding legitimate requests.
Key Benefits
Fastly Next-Gen WAF enhances API attack visibility and coverage across Layer 7 assets. It allows existing WAF rules to apply to GraphQL requests, offering scalable protection. Organizations can leverage GraphQL Inspection to facilitate secure API development while empowering development teams with language flexibility. Rendering operational efficiency, GraphQL Inspection enables the advantages of GraphQL without compromising application security.
Blocking GraphQL Attacks
Fastly Next-Gen WAF's GraphQL Inspection utilizes automation to parse and inspect GraphQL requests, automatically blocking OWASP-style attacks. The solution also offers custom signals for tailored protection and templated rules for GraphQL-specific requests. By identifying and preventing common GraphQL vulnerabilities like Max Depth, Introspection, and Unused Variables, the Fastly WAF ensures robust security for GraphQL APIs.
Common GraphQL Vulnerabilities and Next-Gen WAF Anomaly Signal Examples
The Fastly Next-Gen WAF addresses OWASP API Security Top 10 vulnerabilities such as Injection Attacks, Server-side Request Forgery, and Denial of Service. Additionally, it covers GraphQL-specific weaknesses like complex queries causing server crashes, data exposure through queries, and signs of attacks within requests. By providing insights and protection against these vulnerabilities, Fastly ensures the integrity and security of GraphQL-powered applications.