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  • Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF named a Strong Performer in Forrester Wave™

    Lorraine Bellon

    We’re proud to announce that Fastly’s Next-Gen WAF has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave™: Web Application Firewall Solutions, Q1 2025.

    Security
    Company news
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  • Modern Web Application Firewalls vs. Legacy: What Today’s Security Teams Need

    David King, The Fastly Collective

    Legacy WAFS can come with a lot of shortcomings, that's why when designing the Fastly Next-Gen WAF, we set out to enable users with these four key benefits.

    Security
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  • How hacker groups like Dark Storm leverage botnets

    David King

    Explore the evolving threat of botnet attacks, including insights on how hacker groups like Dark Storm operate.

    Industry insights
    Security

  • Beat the Clock: Your Guide to Meeting the PCI Compliance Deadline

    Lorraine Bellon

    Learn how Fastly Client-Side Protection simplifies script management and threat detection, helping you quickly meet PCI DSS 4.0.1 requirements.

    Industry insights
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  • DDoS in February

    Arun Kumar, David King, + 1 more

    Fastly's February 2025 DDoS report reveals a 285% month-over-month surge in DDoS attacks. Learn about key trends, targeted industries, and actionable security guidance.

    Security
    Industry insights

  • Battling bots: How high-demand product launches are impacted

    Liam Mayron

    Scalper bots dominate high-demand product launches, leading to instant sellouts and frustrated customers. Learn how retailers can fight back and restore fairness.

    Security

  • Fastly in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Web App and API Protection | Fastly

    David King

    Fastly Recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Web Application and API Protection

    Security

  • Key Trends in Edge Computing and AI Adoption: A Conversation with Google Cloud

    Chris Buckley

    Learn about the latest trends in edge computing, including insights from industry experts on how AI and modern CDNs are reshaping content delivery and user interaction.

    CDN & Delivery
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  • The lengthiest HTTP headers

    Leon Brocard

    Discover how large HTTP headers can impact your web page's loading speed. Learn about essential headers and strategies to optimize their size for better performance.

    CDN & Delivery
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  • DDoS in January

    Arun Kumar, David King, + 1 more

    Stay informed with Fastly's monthly DDoS report, highlighting a 14.5% rise in attacks. Utilize our data-driven insights to bolster your application's security.

    Security
    Industry insights

  • Three application security trends to monitor in 2025

    David King

    Discover how cybersecurity professionals are adapting to a rapidly changing landscape. Explore insights on growth, consolidation, and automation in security strategies.

    Security
    Industry insights

  • PCI DSS 4.0 Demystified

    Lorraine Bellon

    Learn about the latest updates in PCI DSS 4.0 standards, including new requirements for security, compliance, and risk management.

    Industry insights
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  • Fastly Bot Management Wins at the 2025 DEVIES

    James Nguyen, Daniel Corbett

    Fastly Bot Management proudly wins the 2025 DEVIES Award in AppSecOps, showcasing innovation and excellence in developer technology for modern teams.

    Security
    Company news

  • DDoS in December

    Simran Khalsa, David King, + 1 more

    Discover the latest trends and actionable insights on application DDoS attacks in December 2024. Strengthen your security with our expert analysis and guidance.

    Security
    Industry insights

  • Thanks to the internet’s on-call teams

    Austin Spires

    Thank you for the essential role that on-call teams play in ensuring internet reliability and security, particularly during the holiday season. We appreciate your dedication.

    Culture
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  • 2024: End of Year Product Release Rewind

    Leigh Clancy

    We’re always improving the Fastly platform to enable developers, security experts, and more! See an overview of the product releases that we unveiled in 2024.

    CDN & Delivery
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  • The History of DDoS

    Natalie Lightner, David King

    Discover the impact of DDoS attacks on businesses. Learn how these disruptions can lead to financial losses, damaged reputations, and the importance of prevention.

    Security
    DevOps

  • What Fastly saw on election night

    Farzam Ebadypour

    Learn how voter fatigue and alternative media are changing public engagement with politics and how that impacted election night in the U.S..

    CDN & Delivery
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  • War story: RPKI is working as intended

    Job Snijders

    Explore the transformative impact of RPKI on the Internet. Discover how collaboration and perseverance drive fundamental changes in routing reliability and security.

    CDN & Delivery
    Security

  • 2024 US Elections Threat Landscape

    David King, Natalie Lightner

    With the election nearing, businesses face heightened risks from cybercriminals. Discover strategies to safeguard against phishing, DDoS attacks, and data theft.

    Security
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