Distributed WAF Cluster Segmentation for Latency Reduction

The patent segments the monolithic WAF rule base into multiple application-specific rule sets. Each protected application receives a tailored rule set that contains only the filtering rules relevant to its specific security requirements, eliminating unnecessary rules that cause latency and false positives while maintaining comprehensive security coverage for each application.

The patent implements local quality by customizing security rules for each specific application based on its unique characteristics and risk profile. Instead of applying a uniform rule base across all applications, the system tailors the security filtering behavior to match the local requirements of each protected application, optimizing both security effectiveness and performance.

The patent implements self-service by enabling applications to automatically provision and configure their own WAF protection. The system allows applications to self-register, automatically receive appropriate rule sets, and manage their own security configurations without requiring manual intervention from security administrators, thereby improving deployment flexibility and reducing errors.

The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring application-specific rule sets and security policies before deployment. The system prepares tailored rule sets in advance based on application metadata and security requirements, so that when applications are deployed, they immediately receive appropriate protection without requiring manual rule configuration during the deployment process.