For organizations conducting mission-critical business online, the web application firewall (WAF) should be the first line of defense against malicious traffic, while still allowing legitimate traffic to pass through. With web application attack attempts increasing dramatically, Akamai observed a 300% increase in malicious attempts in H1of 2022 alone, it’s important for business leaders and security professionals to keep ahead of outdated perceptions and myths. Discover the 5 most common WAF myths and what you should be considering when it comes to protecting your critical web-facing assets, while reducing risk and operational friction.