Description

AWS WAF IP Set Match allows you to filter web requests based on IP addresses, blocking or allowing traffic from specific IP ranges.

Features

• IP Address Filtering: Blocks or allows traffic from specified IP addresses or ranges.
• Customizable Sets: Create custom IP sets for granular control.
• Integration: Works with AWS WAF rules to protect web applications.

Limitations

• Manual Management: Requires manual updating of IP sets.
• Scalability: Managing large IP sets can be complex.
• Cost: Additional costs for using AWS WAF and managing IP sets.

Use Cases

• Geo-Blocking: Blocking traffic from specific geographic regions by using IP ranges.
• Blacklist Management: Maintaining a list of known malicious IP addresses to block.
• Whitelist Access: Allowing only trusted IP addresses to access certain web resources.