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title: How a Web Application Firewall (WAF) can protect your website | ALYKA Blog
description: A Web Application Firewall (WAF) helps keep your website secure, online and reliable. Here's what it does, why it matters, and how to get started.
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# [How a Web Application Firewall (WAF) can protect your website | ALYKA Blog](https://www.alyka.com.au/blog/web-application-firewall)

 Written by [Web Dev](https://www.alyka.com.au/blog/author/web) | Apr 16, 2026 4:32:10 AM

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