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Community Framework · Vendor-neutral · Open Source

WAF++ is a community-driven framework for the structured assessment of cloud and platform architectures. It makes architectural decisions measurable, traceable, and auditable – across 7 clear pillars.

Scope
Cloud · Platform · Governance
Principle
Vendor-neutral
Output
Traceability & Auditability
Practice

How to use WAF++

Architecture Reviews
Assess new platforms and workloads across the 7 pillars – structured, traceable, and auditable.
Platform Standards
Derive guardrails, default configurations, and standards – a paved road instead of ad-hoc decisions and sprawl.
Audit & Compliance
Controls and evidence requirements per pillar enable internally and externally auditable reviews.

WAF++ vs. Alternatives

A condensed comparison for quick orientation.

CriterionWAF++Alternatives
Vendor neutral✅ Yes✕ No
Governance model✅ Yes✕ No
Sovereignty as a pillar✅ Yes⚠ Partial
Evidence & auditable✅ Yes⚠ Partial

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WAF++ is an open community project. We welcome contributions – whether pillar content, controls, or feedback.

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