Azure CDN WebApplicationFirewallManagement
VerifiedManage web application firewall rules for Azure CDN.
What is Azure CDN WebApplicationFirewallManagement?
The Azure CDN WebApplicationFirewallManagement API supplies endpoints for configuring and administering WAF rules tied to Azure CDN profiles and endpoints.
It supports operations for developers and security teams responsible for protecting CDN-delivered content through custom firewall policies.
Endpoints
6 operations exposed by this API (v2019-06-15-preview).
/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/providers/Microsoft.Cdn/CdnWebApplicationFirewallManagedRuleSets— ManagedRuleSets_List/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/Microsoft.Cdn/CdnWebApplicationFirewallPolicies— Policies_List/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/Microsoft.Cdn/CdnWebApplicationFirewallPolicies/{policyName}— Policies_Delete/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/Microsoft.Cdn/CdnWebApplicationFirewallPolicies/{policyName}— Policies_Get/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/Microsoft.Cdn/CdnWebApplicationFirewallPolicies/{policyName}— Policies_Update/subscriptions/{subscriptionId}/resourceGroups/{resourceGroupName}/providers/Microsoft.Cdn/CdnWebApplicationFirewallPolicies/{policyName}— Policies_CreateOrUpdateWhat you can build with Azure CDN WebApplicationFirewallManagement
Block malicious IPs on CDN endpoints
Developers create and deploy custom WAF rules via the API to deny traffic from known bad IP ranges targeting static assets served through Azure CDN.
Automate rule updates for threat response
Teams script periodic calls to add or modify managed rule sets when new vulnerabilities are disclosed, keeping CDN-protected applications protected without portal changes.
Enforce geo-blocking for content distribution
Applications use the API to toggle geographic restrictions on CDN profiles so that content is only delivered to approved countries or regions.
Get started with Azure CDN WebApplicationFirewallManagement
- 1Create an Azure account and enable the CDN profile in the portal
- 2Register an app in Azure AD and grant it permissions to the CDN WAF resource
- 3Obtain an access token using client credentials or managed identity
- 4Review the REST endpoints and request schemas in the service documentation
- 5Issue authenticated HTTPS calls to create, list, or update WAF policies
Azure CDN WebApplicationFirewallManagement: pros & cons
Pros
- +Native integration with existing Azure CDN and AD setups
- +All traffic encrypted over HTTPS
- +Fine-grained control over rule sets without UI dependency
- +Consistent Azure resource management patterns
Cons
- –Requires an active Azure subscription and proper RBAC setup
- –Authentication details must be fetched from separate docs
- –Scope limited to Azure CDN only
Frequently asked questions
It lets developers programmatically manage web application firewall rules that protect content delivered by Azure CDN.
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