Web application firewall news stories

Battles with ‘legacy’ systems have transitioned into broader battles with ‘tech debt’, but the root cause and resolution options are still much the same.

While web application firewalls (WAFs) play a critical role in protecting applications, deploying and managing a WAF can be complicated and require ongoing refinement of security policies.

Cornelius Mare, Fortinet A/NZ Director, Security Solutions, provides an overview of the importance of web apps for business continuity and what it takes to secure them.

Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.

Intrinsic security makes protecting critical applications and data more automated, proactive and pervasive across the entire distributed enterprise.

Edge security, SSO application integration and flexible authentication options are critical for optimal user experience and information security policy compliance, Kemp says.

 Barracuda Networks announced a new Cloud Application Platform (CAP), which provides security, as well as a new web application firewall (WAF) as a service solution built on Microsoft Azure.

Bots have evolved from using simple scripts to using sophisticated tactics such as headless browsers and machine learning to break through traditional application security defences.

Enterprises are migrating a services from traditional data centers to cloud environments, making the web application environment more complicated.

The cloud DDoS prevention, app delivery controller, and web app firewall expert is another step toward a total enterprise security portfolio.

Neustar's Robin Schmitt talks how cyber-criminals are utilising web and application layer security and how to stay one step ahead.

"In today’s hybrid environments, customers need consistent security across on-premises and cloud-based environments."

The new offering provides a complete view of all security layers as well as features such as AI and threat intelligence.

​This month Gartner released the results of its latest Magic Quadrant for Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), ranking the top vendors in the market.

Research from Frost & Sullivan has revealed the demand for cloud-based and virtual web application firewalls is strong in the APAC market.

The Australia/New Zealand firewall market will experience huge growth in the coming years, driven by an escalation of sophisticated attacks.

The global web application firewall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% until 2019, driven largely by demand for cloud-based solutions.

"Malicious actors aren't backing down. They're hammering away at the same targets over and over again."

Imperva has been named the sole leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for web application firewalls, garnering the top spot for two years running.