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Cloud Config:alb-instance-waf-enabled

Last Updated:Nov 03, 2025

Checks whether the security protection feature of Web Application Firewall (WAF) 3.0 is enabled for the Application Load Balancer (ALB) instance. If so, the evaluation result is Compliant.

Scenarios

You can enable the security protection feature of WAF 3.0 for the ALB instance to allow the system to block malicious crawlers and HTTP flood attacks. This ensures website stability and data security.

Risk level

Default risk level: low.

When you apply this rule, you can change the risk level based on your business requirements.

Compliance evaluation logic

If the security protection feature of WAF 3.0 is enabled for the ALB instance, the evaluation result is Compliant.

Rule details

Parameter

Description

Rule template name

alb-instance-waf-enabled

Rule template identifier

alb-instance-waf-enabled

Automatic remediation

Not supported

Trigger type

Configuration Change

Supported resource type

ACS::ALB::LoadBalancer

Input parameter

None

Non-compliance remediation

For more information, see Enable WAF protection for an ALB instance.