Enhancing Web Application Protection with ModSecurity and Reverse Proxy

As more individuals, businesses, and governments rely on web applications for communication and operations, the risk of cyber threats continues to grow. Traditional security measures, like network firewalls and intrusion detection systems, often fall short in protecting against sophisticated web-based attacks. This project focuses on strengthening web application security by integrating a web application firewall (WAF) using ModSecurity with a reverse proxy. Our system is designed to filter and monitor HTTP traffic, helping to prevent threats such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection. In addition, it features an intuitive logging interface, enhances security by detecting NoSQL injection attempts, and includes a real-time alerting system to notify administrators of potential threats. By providing proactive protection and real-time threat mitigation, this approach offers a more effective way to safeguard web applications against evolving cyber risks.