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How integrated edge security and WAF can secure application delivery
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How integrated edge security and WAF can secure application delivery

As reliance on web applications grows, integrated edge security and WAF solutions are crucial for secure, efficient application delivery and policy compliance.

By Ben Hodge • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Barracuda Networks integrates WAF into cloud platform
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Barracuda Networks integrates WAF into cloud platform

Barracuda Networks launches CAP platform with new WAF-as-a-Service on Microsoft Azure, aiming to simplify robust app security across all Azure regions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Barracuda launches bot protection feature for firewall offerings
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Barracuda launches bot protection feature for firewall offerings

Barracuda introduces Advanced Bot Protection, using AI and ML to enhance security against automated threats, integrated into its WAF and WAF-as-a-Service.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2019
IDC: Web application security market on the rise
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IDC: Web application security market on the rise

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

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Preventing data theft by combining network and application layer security
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Preventing data theft by combining network and application layer security

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

By Robin Schmitt • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Barracuda announces new 'cloud-generation' firewalls
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Barracuda announces new 'cloud-generation' firewalls

Barracuda expands public cloud functionality for Web and NextGen Firewalls, offering utility-based consumption and automated security controls.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2017
Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio
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Node4 unveils significantly revamped cybersecurity portfolio

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

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market
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Akamai and F5 named as leaders in Web Application Firewall market

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

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
New opportunities emerge as APAC web application firewall market surges
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New opportunities emerge as APAC web application firewall market surges

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

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Jul 2017
ANZ web application firewall market forecast to undergo 'substantial' growth
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ANZ web application firewall market forecast to undergo 'substantial' growth

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

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jun 2017
Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever
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Threat of DDoS and web application attacks more real than ever

DDoS and web application attacks are increasing, with repeat attacks becoming the norm, according to Akamai Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
Imperva garners sole 'leader' rank in WAF Magic Quadrant
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Imperva garners sole 'leader' rank in WAF Magic Quadrant

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

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2015
New A10 VP to expand company's channel operations
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New A10 VP to expand company's channel operations

A10 has appointed a new VP of Asia Pacific sales charged with expanding the company's channel operations and taking sales team 'to the next level'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th May 2015

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Demand for cloud solutions drives WAF market to new heights
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Demand for cloud solutions drives WAF market to new heights

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2016
Aussie distie seeks Kiwi DNA
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Aussie distie seeks Kiwi DNA

Australian distributor DNA is eyeing the New Zealand market, securing deals and strong interest to potentially open a local office this year.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2013