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FortiWeb is a security solution by Fortinet, available as both hardware and virtual appliance, created to protect web-based applications through its Web Application Firewall (WAF). It addresses common threats like SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and buffer overflows using machine learning for behavioral modeling and threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs. Integrating seamlessly with Fortinet's Security Fabric, FortiWeb provides both positive security models for known behaviors and negative security models for anomaly detection, enabling robust protection against sophisticated cyber attacks.

Competitors in the WAF market include F5 Networks with their Advanced WAF solution, Imperva’s SecureSphere WAF, and Akamai’s Kona Site Defender. These competitors also offer comprehensive web protection solutions with unique features to safeguard web applications from various cyber threats. Each competitor has distinct strengths that cater to organizations' needs in choosing an effective web application firewall solution.

FortiWeb distinguishes itself with several significant competitive advantages such as machine learning-based behavioral modeling, threat intelligence integration from FortiGuard Labs, and dual security models for behavior analysis. Additionally, it offers advanced capabilities like SSL offloading, load balancing, and traffic rewriting which ensure optimal performance while mitigating complex attacks. The integration with Fortinet's Security Fabric enhances overall threat detection and response capabilities making it an attractive choice for organizations seeking scalable and comprehensive protection for their web applications.