Fastly Next-Gen WAF: Advanced Protection for Web Applications, APIs, and Microservices

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Fastly Next-Gen WAF: Advanced Protection for Web Applications, APIs, and Microservices

Comprehensive Protection for Your Applications and APIs

The Fastly Next-Gen WAF, powered by Signal Sciences, offers advanced protection for web applications, APIs, and microservices, ensuring that your digital assets are safeguarded against evolving threats. This single unified solution provides a holistic approach to security, allowing you to focus on scaling your business without compromising on protection.

Key Benefits of Fastly Next-Gen WAF

Fastly Next-Gen WAF eliminates false positives, with almost 90% of customers utilizing full blocking mode to ensure robust security measures. With over 90,000 app deployments protected, the solution has been trusted and proven across various industries. The WAF deploys seamlessly across different environments, from edge to on-prem, supporting over 100 cloud-native and data center platforms.

Advanced Threat Detection and Blocking

The Fastly Next-Gen WAF goes beyond OWASP Top 10 attacks to defend against advanced threats like account takeover (ATO) via credential stuffing, API abuse, malicious bots, and more. By leveraging intelligent monitoring and real-time threat detection capabilities, the solution offers comprehensive protection against sophisticated cyber threats that could compromise your applications and APIs.

Innovative Security Approach

The Fastly Next-Gen WAF utilizes a patented approach that combines lightweight software modules and agents to gather security data. With advanced detection methods like SmartParse and Network Learning Exchange (NLX), the solution not only detects potential threats but also proactively defends against emerging attack patterns. The management console provides actionable insights and metrics, ensuring operational manageability and security optimization.

Flexible Deployment Options

Fastly Next-Gen WAF offers flexible deployment options, catering to diverse infrastructures from cloud-native to legacy applications. Whether you choose cloud and container-native installations, datacenter deployments, edge protection, cloud-based WAF hosting, or hybrid configurations, the solution adapts to your specific needs, providing centralized management and visibility across your environment.

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Expert Support for Cyber Attacks

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