CV0-004 Security Practice Question
A security administrator is configuring a Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect a public-facing web application. The application experiences a high volume of traffic from certain geographic regions that are not serving customers. Which WAF feature should be used to block this traffic?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Geo-blocking
Geo-blocking allows the WAF to block or allow traffic based on geographic location, reducing unwanted traffic and potential attacks.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Rate limiting
Why it's wrong here
Rate limiting controls request frequency, not geographic origin.
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OWASP rule set
Why it's wrong here
OWASP rules detect common web attacks, not geographic blocking.
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Geo-blocking
Why this is correct
Geo-blocking restricts traffic by country or region.
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IP reputation lists
Why it's wrong here
IP reputation lists block known malicious IPs, not entire regions.
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