WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall

WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall

Powered by Penta Security, a leading cybersecurity brand in the Asia-Pacific region, WAPPLES is an AI-driven WAAP (Web Application and API Protection) solution built on the patented COCEP™ engine. Unlike traditional WAFs that rely on signature databases or long learning cycles, WAPPLES uses logic-based analysis to detect attack intent in real time—enhancing your website’s resilience, reliability, and security posture.

Penta Security has led the cybersecurity industry for years, holding the #1 market share in Korea for 17 consecutive years and receiving multiple national service awards. Recognized by Frost & Sullivan as South Korea’s Web Application Firewall Company of the Year for three consecutive years, WAPPLES continues to be globally acclaimed for its technological innovation, market leadership, and customer value.

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Discover WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall Features
six Enterprise-Grade Security Advantages in One

High-precision AI defense against high-risk attacks

  • Protects against OWASP Top 10 web application risks.
  • SQL Injection protection.
  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) protection.
  • Mitigation for application-layer DDoS and HTTP Flood attacks.
  • Defense against malicious crawlers and automated attack tools.
  • Protection against zero-day vulnerabilities.

Flexible deployment and rapid integration

  • Supports multiple deployment modes: Reverse Proxy, Inline, Bypass, High Availability (HA), etc.
  • Compatible with virtualization and cloud environments without major changes.
  • Integrates with SIEM systems to enhance monitoring and automation.

Resilient under sudden high traffic

  • Optimized for low latency and high performance.
  • Supports high bandwidth for large websites or e-commerce platforms.
  • Maintains stable performance even with strict protection rules.

Certified for GDPR and other major security standards

  • Complies with GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO 27001, and other mainstream standards.
  • Provides full audit trails and compliance reporting.
  • CloudSecurity offers 24/7 professional support to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Reduce management and personnel costs

  • High detection accuracy reduces time handling false positives.
  • Supports hardware, virtualization, and SaaS cloud deployments.
  • Shared plans provide cost-effective protection layers.

Free DDoS traffic cleaning

  • One-time application-layer DDoS cleaning service included.
  • Quick recovery from HTTP Floods, malicious bots, and abnormal requests.
  • Free activation for both Standard and Shared plans upon deployment.

How WAPPLES Blocks Attacks That Regular WAFs Can’t

Diagram: WAPPLES intelligent defense architecture

Diagram: WAPPLES intelligent defense architecture — Image source: Penta Security

WAPPLES’ third-generation logic analysis engine and architecture deliver multiple advantages, including:

1

Content Inspection

Deeply inspects all incoming traffic to identify malicious content.

2

Blacklist & Whitelist

Blocks known attack traffic while allowing verified, legitimate traffic.

3

Logic-based Detection

Third-generation WAF uses logic and behavioral analysis rather than static signatures.

4

Security Operations Center (SOC)

Real-time monitoring and alerting strengthen incident response.

5

Admin & Policy Management

SOC feedback informs flexible protection policies, improving efficiency and security.

WAF, Cloudbric, WAPPLES — Quick Comparison

Item Generic WAF Cloudbric AI-WAF WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall
Detection Principle Signature matching; cannot detect variants; frequent updates needed AI deep learning + semantic analysis for proactive detection Patented logic analysis detects unknown/mutated attacks and predicts attacker intent
Detection Accuracy ~70% ~90% ~99%
False Positive Rate Occasional misblocks or misses Low Extremely low; accurately separates normal vs. abnormal
Maintenance Cost Frequent signature updates; high effort Cloud-hosted, automatic updates Backend support; flexible policy management
Deployment Mode Hardware or proxy-dependent DNS redirection for quick setup Reverse Proxy, Inline, Bypass, HA, and more
Protection Scope Known attacks only OWASP Top 10, bot protection OWASP Top 10, DDoS, malicious bots, API protection, zero-day
Recommended For In-house IT/security teams SMEs or personal sites Multi-domain/high-traffic enterprises, government, education, large organizations
資安防護

Generic WAF:For organizations with in-house teams maintaining signatures.

Cloudbric AI-WAF:For SMEs or personal sites needing fast deployment without dedicated staff.

WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall:For enterprises needing advanced protection, flexible deployment, and high traffic/multi-domain coverage.

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Is WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall Right for You?
These Organizations Trust WAPPLES

WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall offers tailored protection for various industries. Below are typical use cases and the security challenges WAPPLES addresses.

Government & Public Sector

Government & Public Sector

Government websites are frequent targets for attackers. WAPPLES provides defacement prevention and content integrity monitoring to strengthen platform stability and compliance, especially for entities that must follow national cybersecurity policies and integrate with SOC systems.

E-Commerce

E-Commerce

E-commerce sites face bot scraping, fake orders, and traffic surges during peak sales that can cause downtime. WAPPLES detects abnormal behaviors in real time, preventing transaction disruptions and data leaks while ensuring smooth user experience and revenue continuity.

Educational Institutions

Educational Institutions

Schools and universities need to protect student data and ensure service stability. WAPPLES defends against web attacks and malicious crawlers, providing audit-ready monitoring reports that safeguard campus systems and learning platforms.

Healthcare & Medical Services

Healthcare & Medical Services

Electronic medical records and appointment systems are prime targets. WAPPLES delivers precise data protection and high-accuracy threat detection to prevent unauthorized access, supporting compliance with HIPAA, ISO 27799, and other healthcare security standards.

Brand Enterprises & Large Organizations

Brand Enterprises & Large Organizations

Multinational companies with complex site portfolios face integration and supply-chain risks. WAPPLES enables flexible security rules for each system and centralized policy management to reduce global operational risks and protect corporate reputation.

Financial Sector

Financial Sector

Financial systems face high-risk cyber threats; SQL injections can expose sensitive data. WAPPLES’ patented logic analysis engine effectively defends against mutated attacks and zero-day exploits while ensuring PCI-DSS compliance.

API & Data Service Providers

API & Data Service Providers

APIs are frequent targets for abuse or overload. WAPPLES supports OWASP API Top 10 protections to secure data exchange, prevent API misuse, and safeguard critical endpoints such as payment gateways and authentication services.

Cloud Service Providers

Cloud Service Providers

Cloud platforms face multi-tenant risks, bot attacks, and potential service disruptions. WAPPLES supports virtualized deployments with bot protection, rate limiting, and tenant isolation to maintain platform security and operational continuity.

What Users Say About WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall
Real Feedback from Different Industries

CTO — Tech Startup
CTO
Tech Startup
We thought about building our own WAF, but 24/7 maintenance was too heavy. After adopting WAPPLES, we saved development effort, and the logic analysis engine instantly blocked several mutation attacks. It completely changed how we see traditional firewalls.
IT Specialist — E-commerce Platform
IT Specialist
E-commerce Platform
Our top concerns were XSS and SQL Injection. WAPPLES protected us even during traffic peaks, with very low false positives. The visualized reports also made internal reporting much easier.
Security Consultant — Renowned Law Firm
Security Consultant
Renowned Law Firm
Legal websites face targeted penetration attempts, not just volume attacks. WAPPLES’ strategy-based protection lets us safely provide online case searches and manage sensitive records while staying compliant and confidential.
Owner — Regional Logistics Company
Owner
Regional Logistics Company
We used to think cybersecurity was only for big companies—until bot scraping hit our product data. The shared WAPPLES plan fit our budget, included traffic cleaning, and gave excellent ROI.

Want Advanced Protection & Free Traffic Cleaning?

WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall Offers Cost-Effective Security

Whether you’re a small studio, growing company, or large enterprise, every request to your site carries potential risk. Choose WAPPLES AI-WAAP Firewall now and receive a one-time complimentary traffic cleaning to defend against sudden DDoS and bot attacks.

Standard Deployment | Flexible & Customizable

WAPPLES 資安防護
  • Full activation of the COCEP™ logic analysis engine modules
  • Custom security rules for business logic, proprietary APIs, or internal applications
  • upports HA, Inline, and Reverse Proxy deployment modes
  • Compatible with virtualized and cloud environments; supports SIEM and compliance auditing
  • 24/7 technical support with real-time incident alerts
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