A major corporation has faced multiple SQL injection attacks on its web application. They have a ModSecurity WAF in place with default settings. However, attacks are still getting through. The forensic investigator recommends a measure to enhance security. What is the most likely recommendation?
The most effective measure to enhance security against SQL injection attacks would be to customize ModSecurity rules according to their environment. Default settings may not fully address specific vulnerabilities or threat patterns unique to the organization's web application. Customizing the rules will allow fine-tuning based on the specifics of the environment and the nature of the attacks they are experiencing. This targeted approach can significantly improve the web application's defense against SQL injection attacks.
The modsecurity.conf file includes the default configurations of ModSecurity. This tool also allows administrators to write customized rules based on their environment.
keyword: "default settings", which may not suit their environment thus allowing attacks to penetrate in and out without resistance.