Getting Started

This chapter provides an overview of typical usage scenarios where vMaxGuard enhances web performance and security. It outlines how vMaxGuard addresses these scenarios and includes step-by-step guides for initial setup. Prerequisites and preparation steps required before using vMaxGuard are also covered to ensure a smooth onboarding process.

Topics

• Prerequisites - Required setup before using vMaxGuard
• Web Application Acceleration and Protection - Basic performance and security setup
• Emergency Response and Website Protection - Crisis response configuration
• Conditional Access Control - Time-based and conditional access policies
• Credential Stuffing Prevention - Protect against automated login attacks
• API Data Integrity - Secure API communications and data protection
• Detecting and Managing Shadow APIs - Discover and manage undocumented APIs
• Malicious Bot Mitigation and Protection - Bot detection and blocking
• Rate Limiting - Control request rates and prevent abuse