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Introducing the Vercel Web Application Firewall

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Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Vercel Web Application Firewall
  3. Types of Attacks Mitigated
  4. Operational Transparency

Introduction

In any given week, Vercel blocks around 1 billion suspicious TCP connections, with some days seeing upwards of 7 billion malicious requests. The Vercel Firewall has been silently mitigating DDoS and Layer 3 attacks, but it's been operating as a black box with limited transparency.


Vercel Web Application Firewall

The Vercel Web Application Firewall has been instrumental in protecting Vercel's infrastructure and its users from a multitude of cyber attacks. With robust capabilities, it has successfully mitigated countless threats, making Vercel's services more secure and reliable.


Types of Attacks Mitigated

The Vercel Web Application Firewall primarily focuses on defending against DDoS attacks and Layer 3 attacks. By efficiently detecting and blocking these malicious activities, Vercel ensures that its platform remains operational and stable for all legitimate users.


Operational Transparency

Despite its significant impact, the Vercel Web Application Firewall has been operating as a black box, offering limited visibility into its operations. Enhancing operational transparency would provide users with more insights into the security measures in place and improve overall trust in the platform.