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Version: v7

KB: 1018

How to change WAF operational mode in between Record, Bypass & Mitigation?​

Problem Statement​

The User wants to change the profile mode to bypass, record or mitigation.

Solution​

Steps to Solve:-

  1. Login into Haltdos console.

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  1. Go to Apps > WAF > Listener > Profiles > click on settings icon.

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  1. Click on first option operational mode and from the drop-down menu user can change the operational mode for the listener profile.

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In this way user can select any of the operational mode from the three mode available.

MITIGATION: In this mode, all the mitigation & rule sets will monitor the traffic. If any request matches the criteria, it gets dropped.

BYPASSED: In this mode, all the requests get bypassed without any filtration of mitigation & rule sets.

RECORD: In this mode, all the mitigation & rule sets will monitor the traffic. If any request is about to drop, then it gets captured and forwarded in the form of a Record Event