The A10 Defend Next-Gen WAF protects web applications by inspecting and filtering traffic to prevent injection attacks, account takeovers, and other threats listed in the OWASP Top 10. It integrates with A10 Thunder ADCs, offering advanced load balancing, DDoS protection, and TLS/SSL decryption. The solution features context-aware detection, virtual patching, and near-zero false positives, with support for multiple deployment forms including hardware and virtual appliances. It provides comprehensive visibility through attack analytics and adheres to compliance standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS, enabling streamlined management and rapid deployment of secure applications.