Function Description For HTTPS application layer protection, ADS establishes a TLS connection with a client in replace of the server, and then authenticates the client through the application-layer protocol HTTP. If the client properly responds to the HTTP packet from ADS, ADS deems this client reliable and will add it to the trust list so […]
When the SSL certificate for ADSM or ADSM Portal expires, we could replace it manually on the Web GUI. ADSM Click Choose File on Administration > Local Settings > SSL Certificate Replacement to upload .crt file and .key file. Then click Replace to update the SSL certificate. ADSM Portal Click Choose File on Administration > Third-Party Interface […]
Configuration backup is important in many scenarios: Next, we will provide a step-by-step guide on performing configuration backup individually for ADS, ADSM, and NTA. ADS ADS supports one-click export of the current configuration. Click Export on ADS System > Local Settings > Configuration File Management to download configuration files directly: Pay attention to the following […]
The Website Group Health Check feature at Security Management -> Website Protection -> Root -> Website Group Health Check -> One-Click Check helps users to check whether the website group policies are working as configured and identify potential issues of site configuration compiling. For example, if users change any current website policy during the period […]
Sometimes, to ensure continuous business operations in the event of equipment failure, it is a common practice to configure High Availability (HA) using two ADSM devices. You can configure High Availability (HA) in ADSM by navigating to Administration > Local Settings > HA Configuration. Master: Slave: The master handles all services and periodically synchronizes heartbeat […]
In the versions before 6.0.7.3.61634, after users upgrade the NSFOCUS WAF Rule Database, they have to add the new rules one by one to the website’s policy based on the rule name or the rule number manually to apply the new policies. To improve user experience, the NSFOCUS WAF version 6.0.7.3.61634 has optimized this functionality. […]
HTTP Keyword Checking is a process by which ADS controls HTTP traffic through the ADS device. In addition, ADS takes a specific action (Accept, Drop, Disconnect, Add to blacklist, Add to whitelist, or Limit rate) as configured on passing packets whose source IP address and specific fields match the HTTP Keyword Checking rule. HTTP Keyword […]
A path traversal attack, or directory traversal, aims to access files and directories stored outside the web root folder. When the server does not check the user input strictly, by manipulating variables that reference files with “dot-dot-slash (../)” sequences and its variations or by using absolute file paths, it may be possible to access arbitrary […]
ADS R90F03 refactors the blacklist function. You can configure group-specific blacklist rules, and blacklists of different groups take effect independently. Besides, you can use a global blacklist to make related rules and blocked addresses take effect for all groups. Blacklist Introduction on ADS The blacklist function in ADS before R90F03 has the following features: ADS […]
When working with the ADS, it is important to understand the role of the “Apply ” and “Save” buttons located in the upper-right corner of the configuration pages. Apply: Clicking the “Apply” button will apply and enforce the configuration changes, making them effective in the RAM of the ADS. These changes will take effect immediately […]
