Hi; The WAF and web server can reside in a single host and the reverse proxy in another host or you can also install WAF with the Reverse proxy (Nginx).
The Internet------->Reverse Prox(Public IP)---------->WAF and Apache(Private IP) or The Internet------->WAF and Reverse Prox(Public IP)---------->Apache(Private IP) On Fri, Mar 5, 2021 at 7:26 PM Jason Long <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > I want to launch a ModSecurity or an IDS\IPS as a reverse proxy and I have > some questions. I'm a beginner and I'm thankful if anyone help me. My goal > is: > > The Internet --> WAF or IDS\IPS --> Web Server > > My questions are: > 1- On WAF server, I need Apache too? > 2- Should I set the web server public IP address on the WAF server and it > forward all requests to my web server with a local IP address? Or both > servers need separate public IP address? Or WAF needs a public IP and Web > server need a local IP? > > Excuse me if my questions are odd. > > Thank you. > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [email protected] > For additional commands, e-mail: [email protected] > > -- William B. Dumangeng Jr. ISTMS/NTMD Department of the Interior and Local Government DILG-NAPOLCOM Center EDSA cor. Quezon Avenue West Triangle Quezon City PH Tel. No. 876-3454; local 5506
