🔐 What is CSRF and How to Protect Your Web Apps?

4-min read → https://www.relianoid.com/resources/knowledge-base/misc/what-is-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-attack-and-mitigations/

One of the most common yet overlooked threats in web application security is Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) — also known as session riding.

🧠 What you'll learn in this quick guide:

• How CSRF attacks are executed
• Real-world examples of how attackers trick authenticated users
• Key mitigation strategies:

CSRF Tokens

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Origin Validation

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• The essential role of developers in CSRF prevention

💡 And if you're using RELIANOID, we’ve got your back.

🔐 RELIANOID WAF + LB = Built-in CSRF Protection

✔ Enable WAF module

✔ Update WAF rules

✔ Configure CSRF protections

✔ Implement anti-CSRF tokens

✔ Customize policies, log events & test thoroughly

Let’s build secure-by-design applications — and stay a step ahead.

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