Compare F5 Distributed Cloud WAF vs. Fastly Next-Gen WAF

Enhance the security of web applications against various attacks and vulnerabilities by employing robust security measures and a consistent policy framework through our SaaS-based Web Application Firewall (WAF), which is designed for rapid deployment and effortless scalability in any environment. Streamline application security by integrating protective features directly into the development workflow, supported by essential security capabilities, centralized management, and comprehensive monitoring. The F5 Distributed Cloud WAF simplifies the challenges of maintaining secure applications across multiple cloud platforms, on-premises infrastructures, and edge environments. By providing the programmability essential for DevOps alongside the oversight required by SecOps, it facilitates quicker and safer application delivery and release processes. Additionally, users can enhance their understanding of security events, including WAF signature activations, denial-of-service incidents, ongoing automated threats, and all interactions with clients, while also gaining insight into application performance, complete with user-friendly drill-down options. This holistic approach ensures that security is not just an afterthought but an integral part of the development lifecycle.

The Fastly Next-Gen WAF delivers robust protection for applications, APIs, and microservices, irrespective of their location, all through a cohesive solution. It features comprehensive reporting and alerting mechanisms that enhance Layer 7 visibility across your entire application and API landscape. By integrating seamlessly with your DevOps and security toolchains, it facilitates data sharing and correlation, which simplifies automation processes, thereby reducing security vulnerabilities and accelerating CI/CD workflows. Employing SmartParse, a highly precise detection technique, the system assesses the context of each request to identify potential malicious or unusual payloads effectively. This innovative method allows for minimal tuning requirements and enables immediate threat detection. Additionally, it safeguards against account takeover (ATO) incidents by scrutinizing web requests and linking unusual behavior with potential malicious actions, ensuring a higher level of security for your digital assets. This proactive approach not only enhances security but also instills confidence in your overall application resilience.