Overview
No single rule replaces every security measure. Start with assets, public entry points and critical actions, then map controls and response procedures to the risks.
Different controls protect different boundaries
Network protection addresses connection and traffic patterns, WAF inspects application requests, TLS protects transport, and authentication governs identity and access. These controls complement one another and have distinct limits.
Define rules with application context
Login, payment, search and static assets have different normal behavior. Scope controls by path and behavior, and validate how rate limits, challenges and blocking affect legitimate users.
- Identify trusted callbacks, monitoring and integrations
- Do not classify all necessary automated requests as malicious
- Keep traceable rule names and change records
The origin still needs protection
Patching, authorization, secret management and origin access restrictions remain necessary. Check whether a public path can bypass the intended delivery and protection layer.
Preserve evidence and a recovery path
Record timestamps, request characteristics and configuration changes. Establish impact before applying reversible mitigation. Remove credentials, session identifiers and unnecessary personal data before sharing logs.