Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider announced the acquisition of StackPath’s web application and API protection (WAAP) solution.
One of the most highly regarded security products for protecting applications, the new acquisition will provide Gcore customers with an enhanced, enterprise-grade security solution, incorporating web application firewall (WAF), API security, bot protection, and Layer-7 DDoS mitigation at the edge.
Edge security services
The acquisition marks a pivotal advancement in Gcore’s mission to deliver comprehensive edge security services to its customers worldwide.
StackPath WAAP was recognized as a cloud WAF pioneer by SecureIQLab
The integration of StackPath WAAP into Gcore’s security product lineup is scheduled for completion by Q3 2024. StackPath WAAP was recognized as a cloud WAF pioneer by independent security solutions assessor, SecureIQLab. Its report, which compares the security and operational efficiency of multiple cloud WAF solutions, has become an essential benchmark for businesses seeking WAF services.
API security
Andre Reitenbach, CEO at Gcore, comments, “The acquisition of StackPath WAAP marks a significant milestone in our strategic roadmap, underscoring our commitment to continuous innovation of our solutions and edge infrastructure."
"With its outstanding reputation for quality, StackPath WAAP stands as a premier solution in the market. Its integration will further strengthen our customers’ application and API security and provide them with enhanced defenses against application-layer DDoS attacks at the edge.”
Fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences
By leveraging the power of its edge network, Gcore can bring protection closer to the end user
Gcore’s extensive edge network spans over 160 points of presence, delivering fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences worldwide. By leveraging the power of its edge network, Gcore can bring protection closer to the end user.
This approach enhances performance by reducing latency, scales seamlessly against large-scale DDoS attacks, protects against common vulnerabilities, safeguards critical API endpoints, and leverages real-time threat intelligence.
Key advantages of StackPath WAAP
One of the key advantages of StackPath WAAP is its ability to leverage machine learning to detect and mitigate malicious behavior.
As Gcore incorporates the product into its portfolio, it plans to further enhance its capabilities with AI-driven WAF, enabling advanced identification of HTTP patterns to enhance protection and improve mitigation of zero-day attacks.
Out-of-the-box features
SaaS-based WAAP product will feature flexible pricing plans tailored to meet the needs of every customer
Gcore is committed to maintaining the rapid setup and out-of-the-box features that have made StackPath WAAP easily configurable while enhancing it with additional capabilities including customization, advanced threat identification, and real-time analytics.
The integration into the Gcore product lineup is scheduled by Q3 2024, with an early access version available for customer evaluation in the meantime. Like all Gcore solutions, the SaaS-based WAAP product will feature flexible pricing plans tailored to meet the needs of every customer, based on their usage.
Next-gen WAAP
“We’re passionate about security in the cloud and proud of the WAAP we built at StackPath,” said Kip Turco, Chief Executive Officer for StackPath.
“When we decided to focus even more specifically on our latency-sensitive, highly distributed edge-computing platform, we knew Gcore would be the perfect home for the continuing innovation of this next-gen WAAP. We look forward to partnering with Gcore even more in the ongoing evolution of cloud, edge, and the security solutions the industry needs.”
