
AWS WAF now supports URI fragment field matching, allowing customers to create more granular security rules by inspecting and matching against the content after the "#" symbol in URLs.


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AWS WAF has introduced support for URI fragment field matching, expanding its security capabilities for web application protection.
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<li>Customers can now create rules to inspect and match against URI fragments</li>
<li>Enables targeted security controls like blocking access to sensitive areas</li>
<li>Allows detection of unauthorized access attempts</li>
<li>Supports enhanced bot detection by analyzing fragment patterns</li>
<li>Example use case: Allowing only specific login page fragments</li>
<li>No additional cost beyond standard WAF pricing</li>
<li>Available in all AWS Regions where WAF is supported</li>
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This new feature provides more granular control over web application security by leveraging URI fragment matching.
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AWS WAF now supports URI fragment field matching

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