The Critical API Security Gaps in WAAPs

Confused about the difference between a web application firewall (WAF) and a web application and API protection platform (WAAP)? Curious how intelligent a next-gen “intelligent WAF” really is? Wondering whether you need dedicated API security if you have a WAAP? Can you really trust a WAAP to secure your critical data and services?

In a session from the Salt Security API Security Summit, Mike Rothman, Techstrong Research, stated:

“With WAAPs, you’re basically throwing some API stuff on your WAF. …

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