Fastly develops a new managed security service for web applications

Fastly Managed Security Service is a premier 24/7 threat detection and response service dedicated to helping organizations significantly reduce the risk of web application attacks and the cost of lost transactions.

Available to global Fastly Next-Gen WAF customers, Fastly Managed Security Service reinforces the commitment of Fastly to help global clients deliver innovative and secure digital experiences to their users.

Web applications remain popular targets for hackers. In fact, according to Verizon's 2022 DBIR, web applications are the number one vector, and it is not surprising that they are also related to the high number of denial of service attacks.

This pairing, along with the increasing use of stolen credentials (usually directed to some type of web application) is consistent with what we have seen in recent years. Existing security teams are spread thin and don't always have the experience or time to continuously monitor and detect these types of threats. Organizations can deploy Fastly Next-Gen WAF for precise protection, and now they can further enhance this protection with the Fastly Managed Security Service.

Mr. Lang, vice president of Customer Security at Fastly, says, "Security leaders face an uphill battle against cyber adversaries due to a huge and growing attack area and the rise of volumetric attacks, particularly DDoS attacks. At the same time, security teams want to reduce complexity and prioritize their resources."

"By providing 24/7 global proactive protection, Fastly Managed Security Service offers complete visibility and the expert staff necessary to quickly identify and mitigate potential threats. This allows security teams to focus on other priorities," he adds.

This latest announcement builds on the success of Response Security Service from Fastly and other security services. “Fastly's decision to expand its next-generation security capabilities to offer a managed security service is a natural evolution and reconfirms the company's commitment to protecting organizations from today's agile and persistent adversaries,” highlights Christopher Rodríguez, Research Director, Security & Trust de IDC.

IDC recently recognized Fastly as a leader in the “IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Commercial CDN Services 2022 Vendor assessment“, highlighting the company's ability to create fast, dynamic and secure digital experiences.

It should be emphasized that Fastly Next-Gen WAF offers Continuous monitoring and proactive attack mitigation to web applications, all of this backed by an SLA response time 15 minutes for critical security incidents. We combine all of this with robust post-incident reporting and regular strategic security consultations to ensure the highest level of application protection, reinforcing an organization's overall security strategy.

Served 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by the Customer Security Operations Center (CSOC) from Fastly, this service enables internal teams to improve their overall security architecture and focus on their key competencies, strategic initiatives, and high-impact projects.