In this podcast we provide a comprehensive overview of AWS WAF, a web application firewall that helps protect web applications from common web exploits. It explains how to set up and configure WAF accounts, including user creation and tool downloads, and details the creation and management of protection packs, web ACLs, and rules, including different rule actions like allow, block, count, CAPTCHA, and challenge. The text further explores intelligent threat mitigation features like AWS WAF Fraud Control (ACFP and ATP) and Bot Control, along with the use of tokens for client session tracking and validation. Additionally, it covers monitoring and logging capabilities, data protection mechanisms, and the integration of AWS WAF with other services like AWS Shield Advanced for DDoS protection, as well as providing guidance on migration from AWS WAF Classic.