Cloudflare Web Application Firewall vs Myra Hyperscale WAF

Cloudflare Web Application Firewall

Model: Per domain / Per feature tier

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Myra Hyperscale WAF

Model: Custom (quote-based)

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Cloudflare Web Application Firewall

• Managed Rulesets

  Pre-configured rules from Cloudflare and OWASP that are automatically updated to protect against emerging threats.

• Custom Rules

  Create your own firewall rules using Cloudflare's expression language to block, challenge, or allow specific traffic patterns.

• Rate Limiting

  Protect against brute force attacks and API abuse by limiting request rates from specific IPs or patterns.

• Bot Management

  Advanced bot detection and mitigation using machine learning to distinguish good bots from malicious ones.

• API Shield

  Protect API endpoints with schema validation, mutual TLS, and anomaly detection.

• Page Shield

  Monitor and control third-party JavaScript to prevent supply chain attacks and data theft.

Myra Hyperscale WAF

• OWASP Top 10 Protection

  Blocks SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and other OWASP Top 10 attacks. Blocks an average of 8 million malicious layer 7 requests per customer per year.

• HTTP/S Request Filtering

  Filters all HTTP and HTTPS requests with rules defined via simple comparisons or regular expressions. Near infinite scalability with no capacity constraints.

• Managed WAF Service

  Optional add-on where Myra security experts create tailored rule sets for your specific applications, provide ongoing optimization, and offer expert support on demand. Ideal for teams without dedicated WAF expertise.

• Zero-Day Protection

  Responds to newly discovered vulnerabilities with rapid rule updates. Proactive defense against zero-day exploits before patches are available.

• Data Sovereignty (Germany)

  On request, all data processing occurs exclusively in Germany. Full GDPR compliance and BSI-qualified infrastructure for organizations with strict European data sovereignty requirements.

• NIS-2 and DORA Compliance

  Designed for compliance with the EU Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS-2) and Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Critical for financial institutions and essential service operators in the EU.

• API Protection

  Protects APIs against injection attacks, exploits, and data leaks. Detects faulty authentication and missing protection measures that could lead to service interruptions.

• Intuitive Rule Management

  Web-based UI for creating, editing, and managing WAF rules. Toggle rules on/off with a single click. Rules include parameters like name, log identifier, expiration date, conditions, and actions.