This Gartner® Market Guide aids security and risk management leaders in analyzing the cloud WAAP market to select solutions tailored to their organization’s needs.

Key Findings

• Primary Focus: API security is now crucial in selecting cloud WAAP solutions.
• Service Dominance: Cloud-delivered WAAP services are the preferred choice.
• Challenges: Persistent issues with false positives are driving the adoption of AI/ML to enhance alert accuracy and reduce fatigue.
• Bot Advancements: Sophisticated bots are increasingly capable of bypassing traditional protection measures like CAPTCHAs.

One of Gartner’s recommendations is to prioritize vendors with robust API discovery and advanced security features beyond basic protections. Download the guide for detailed recommendations and insights into top vendors like F5 for Cloud Web Application and API security.