Demystifying the WAF: The Sophisticated Protections That Make Defending Your Web Applications Simpler - 27 de mayo de 2026 - TecnoWebinars.com

Presented by Akamai Senior Solutions Engineer Christopher Harrison, this session explores how modern Web Application Firewalls have evolved far beyond the complex, noisy tools many teams remember. Christopher will demystify today’s WAF technology by walking through how Akamai's App & API Protector analyzes massive volumes of traffic using behavioral baselines, AI-driven detections, and application-aware profiling. The session will also address common myths about WAFs — including constant tuning, excessive false positives, and breaking legitimate traffic — and explain how modern capabilities reduce operational burden while improving protection. Attendees will learn how built-in analytics and contextual visibility help security teams focus on meaningful threats instead of chasing noise, giving architects and engineers a clearer understanding of what running a modern WAF actually looks like day to day.