License & plan display (ACTIVE/INACTIVE + expiry)

Feature License & plan display (ACTIVE/INACTIVE + expiry) Description Shows current plan, expiry, and activation state. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the License module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → License, Matrix and Settings Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

Security Health status banner

Feature Security Health status banner Description Top-of-dashboard health indicator based on recent events. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the Overview module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → Overview Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

Feature ASN Blocking Description ASN-based blocks. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the Geo & ASN Protection module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → Bot Control (Geo/ASN) / API Shield (if exposed) Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Only block geos/ASNs you are confident are abusive for your site; log first if uncertain.

Progressive enforcement thresholds: Challenge-at / Rate-limit-at / Block-at

Feature Progressive enforcement thresholds: Challenge-at / Rate-limit-at / Block-at Description Escalation thresholds in window. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the API Shield module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → API Shield Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

Max request body bytes for inspection (body is skipped if too large)

Feature Max request body bytes for inspection (body is skipped if too large) Description Body-size guardrail for performance. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the WAF Rules module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → WAF Settings (Rules section) Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Set a limit that fits your API use (e.g., 256KB–1MB). Use 0 only if absolutely necessary.

Inspection scope controls: Inspect headers / cookies / body

Feature Inspection scope controls: Inspect headers / cookies / body Description Choose which request parts are inspected. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the WAF Rules module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → WAF Settings (Rules section) Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

PRO UX: Dim + upsell pattern

Feature PRO UX: Dim + upsell pattern Description PRO-only controls appear dimmed with an upgrade CTA in FREE mode. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the License module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → License, Matrix and Settings Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

PRO UX: License-aware PRO notices (hide when licensed)

Feature PRO UX: License-aware PRO notices (hide when licensed) Description PRO notices should only appear when the site is not licensed; licensed installs hide them automatically. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the License module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → License, Matrix and Settings Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

Endpoint Policies: Applied logging metadata

Feature Endpoint Policies: Applied logging metadata Description How endpoint policy matches are recorded in logs. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the WAF Rules module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → WAF Settings (Rules section) Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

Endpoint Policies: Path matching (wildcards)

Feature Endpoint Policies: Path matching (wildcards) Description How endpoint policies match path patterns. How it works AegisWAF applies this capability inside the WAF Rules module. The engine evaluates configuration, applies matching (path/method/tokens/counters/providers), then records evidence into the event log and executes the configured enforcement action when conditions are met. How to access / Enable or disable Access: AegisWAF → WAF Settings (Rules section) Enable/Disable: Use the module toggle/switch on this screen (or the relevant category toggle) to enable/disable. Recommended setting Start conservative (LOG or Challenge) for new deployments; tighten to Block once you confirm low false positives.

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License & plan display (ACTIVE/INACTIVE + expiry)
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Security Health status banner
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ASN Blocking
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Progressive enforcement thresholds: Challenge-at / Rate-limit-at / Block-at
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Max request body bytes for inspection (body is skipped if too large)
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Inspection scope controls: Inspect headers / cookies / body
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PRO UX: Dim + upsell pattern
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PRO UX: License-aware PRO notices (hide when licensed)
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Endpoint Policies: Applied logging metadata
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Endpoint Policies: Path matching (wildcards)
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