Need for Speed: Guide to Faster Site, App, and API Performance with Your CDN

When optimizing web and application performance, even small improvements can yield meaningful results. Evaluating your current CDN tooling and strategy is crucial to achieving these gains.

This ebook will provide considerations you can take back to the team including:

  • Advanced Caching: Modern CDNs cache dynamic content, reducing latency and improving load times. Fastly’s instant purge capabilities ensure up-to-date content delivery.
  • Advanced Origin Offload: Strategies like origin shielding and request collapsing minimize requests to the origin, enhancing performance and reducing costs.
  • Real-Time Insights: Real-time visibility and configurability enable quick adjustments and optimizations.

Evaluate your CDN to unlock better performance, cost savings, and enhanced user experiences. Download our guide to learn more about modern CDN strategies.

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CDN Buyer’s Guide

Many CDNs offer the same types of services, but they're not all the same. It should have real-time observability, give you programmatic control and have baked in security that allows you to deliver dynamic experiences. Whether you're trying to improve your performance and security, or selecting a CDN to start with, use this guide to distinguish the best from the rest.

Our Buyer's Guide for CDNs is your go-to resource for navigating the landscape of content delivery solutions so that you can make an informed decision, and select the perfect solution for your organization.

What's inside:

  • The key factors to consider when selecting a CDN

  • Essential questions to ask to ensure you get the most out of your CDN

  • In-depth explanations about why these questions are important for your decision making

Download your free buyer's guide today.

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Threat Insights Report

Stay ahead of AppSec threats with insights from Fastly's Security Research Team. With 5.5 trillion requests per month our 2024 Threat Insights Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the latest attack trends and techniques, designed to help security software managers enhance their defenses.

Learn about:

  • The most critical application security threats affecting your industry.
  • The latest methods used by threat actors.
  • How collective intelligence enhances your defense methods.
  • Strategies to improve your AppSec posture.
  • Insights into the profile of bot traffic.

Download the report now to fortify your organization’s security and stay ahead of evolving threats!

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Performance Ebook: Image Optimization

To compete on the internet, speed is critical. Users expect websites to load instantly, and sluggish performance can lead to high bounce rates and lost revenue. But fear not! Fastly is here to help you optimize your images, which make up a huge part of your web page or application’s total weight, and deliver lightning-fast experiences to your audience.

Download our ebook now and start your journey to a faster, more engaging web experience. Explore:

  • How image optimization affects website performance
  • How advanced optimization drastically improves loading times
  • How image file sizes can be reduced without compromising quality
  • Why handling images on an edge cloud platform delivers efficiencies that are impossible to reproduce at the origin
  • Real-world case studies showcasing the success stories of businesses that have implemented Fastly's image optimization strategies
  • How to go even further, and what new opportunities become available once Image Optimizer is up and running

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API Security Study 2024

The rise of cloud computing, microservices, and mobile apps emphasises the importance of APIs in system connectivity. Yet, without robust protection, APIs are vulnerable to cyberattacks, leading to data leaks, financial losses, reputation damage, and legal issues for businesses.

Fastly, collaborating with the CSO, CIO, and COMPUTERWORLD custom research team, surveyed 235 companies across Europe, spanning various industries, to assess their API security status, with a focus on cybersecurity decision-makers, experts, and practitioners.

The report offers crucial insights into companies' API security concerns, providing essential input to shape your cybersecurity strategy and help you establish a secure digital environment.

Key findings from our study:

  • In the last year, 95% of respondents encountered API security issues. Of these, 39% dealt with API vulnerabilities, while 33% encountered authentication problems.
  • 84% of companies have not implemented dedicated measures to enhance interface security. This is mainly due to financial limitations and a shortage of expertise.
  • 69% of companies express interest in a unified solution for web application and API security from a single provider.
  • To detect an API attack, 55% of respondents rely on API gateway alerts, 46% search log data, and 37% utilize WAF.
  • 58% of respondents foresee notable changes in API security due to AI adoption within the next two to three years. This expectation increases to 75% among financial institutions and insurers.

Download the full report now to delve into key findings, vertical insights, and regional data, enabling the creation of a secure digital environment.

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WAF Buyer’s Guide

Web application firewalls (WAFs) are a critical part of your security infrastructure, but they’re not all created equal. Choosing the wrong WAF can lead to high false positives, brittle AppSec configurations and high maintenance costs. That’s why having the right evaluation criteria is essential.

This buyer's guide aims to bridge the information gap so you can make a confident decision. Discover what to look for in a modern-day WAF so you can better protect your apps and APIs both today and into the future.

What you'll learn:

  • Key considerations for selecting a WAF solution
  • What features reduce toil for security teams and expand capabilities
  • Pros and cons of different deployment options
  • Tips for evaluating vendors and pricing structures

Make the informed choice for your next WAF, and download our Buyer’s Guide to ensure nothing gets missed.

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Need for Speed: Guide to Faster Site, App, and API Performance with Your CDN

When optimizing web and application performance, even small improvements can yield meaningful results. Evaluating your current CDN tooling and strategy is crucial to achieving these gains.

This ebook will provide considerations you can take back to the team including:

  • Advanced Caching: Modern CDNs cache dynamic content, reducing latency and improving load times. Fastly’s instant purge capabilities ensure up-to-date content delivery.
  • Advanced Origin Offload: Strategies like origin shielding and request collapsing minimize requests to the origin, enhancing performance and reducing costs.
  • Real-Time Insights: Real-time visibility and configurability enable quick adjustments and optimizations.

Evaluate your CDN to unlock better performance, cost savings, and enhanced user experiences. Download our guide to learn more about modern CDN strategies.

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View Now

CDN Buyer’s Guide

Many CDNs offer the same types of services, but they're not all the same. It should have real-time observability, give you programmatic control and have baked in security that allows you to deliver dynamic experiences. Whether you're trying to improve your performance and security, or selecting a CDN to start with, use this guide to distinguish the best from the rest.

Our Buyer's Guide for CDNs is your go-to resource for navigating the landscape of content delivery solutions so that you can make an informed decision, and select the perfect solution for your organization.

What's inside:

  • The key factors to consider when selecting a CDN

  • Essential questions to ask to ensure you get the most out of your CDN

  • In-depth explanations about why these questions are important for your decision making

Download your free buyer's guide today.

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Get Whitepaper

Threat Insights Report

Stay ahead of AppSec threats with insights from Fastly's Security Research Team. With 5.5 trillion requests per month our 2024 Threat Insights Report offers a comprehensive analysis of the latest attack trends and techniques, designed to help security software managers enhance their defenses.

Learn about:

  • The most critical application security threats affecting your industry.
  • The latest methods used by threat actors.
  • How collective intelligence enhances your defense methods.
  • Strategies to improve your AppSec posture.
  • Insights into the profile of bot traffic.

Download the report now to fortify your organization’s security and stay ahead of evolving threats!

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Performance Ebook: Image Optimization

To compete on the internet, speed is critical. Users expect websites to load instantly, and sluggish performance can lead to high bounce rates and lost revenue. But fear not! Fastly is here to help you optimize your images, which make up a huge part of your web page or application’s total weight, and deliver lightning-fast experiences to your audience.

Download our ebook now and start your journey to a faster, more engaging web experience. Explore:

  • How image optimization affects website performance
  • How advanced optimization drastically improves loading times
  • How image file sizes can be reduced without compromising quality
  • Why handling images on an edge cloud platform delivers efficiencies that are impossible to reproduce at the origin
  • Real-world case studies showcasing the success stories of businesses that have implemented Fastly's image optimization strategies
  • How to go even further, and what new opportunities become available once Image Optimizer is up and running

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API Security Study 2024

The rise of cloud computing, microservices, and mobile apps emphasises the importance of APIs in system connectivity. Yet, without robust protection, APIs are vulnerable to cyberattacks, leading to data leaks, financial losses, reputation damage, and legal issues for businesses.

Fastly, collaborating with the CSO, CIO, and COMPUTERWORLD custom research team, surveyed 235 companies across Europe, spanning various industries, to assess their API security status, with a focus on cybersecurity decision-makers, experts, and practitioners.

The report offers crucial insights into companies' API security concerns, providing essential input to shape your cybersecurity strategy and help you establish a secure digital environment.

Key findings from our study:

  • In the last year, 95% of respondents encountered API security issues. Of these, 39% dealt with API vulnerabilities, while 33% encountered authentication problems.
  • 84% of companies have not implemented dedicated measures to enhance interface security. This is mainly due to financial limitations and a shortage of expertise.
  • 69% of companies express interest in a unified solution for web application and API security from a single provider.
  • To detect an API attack, 55% of respondents rely on API gateway alerts, 46% search log data, and 37% utilize WAF.
  • 58% of respondents foresee notable changes in API security due to AI adoption within the next two to three years. This expectation increases to 75% among financial institutions and insurers.

Download the full report now to delve into key findings, vertical insights, and regional data, enabling the creation of a secure digital environment.

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Referral Codebreakers: Best Practice eBook

Whether you're fine-tuning your existing program or wanting to expand your use of referral marketing, Referral Codebreakers will equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and tools you need to succeed.

In our comprehensive summary you’ll learn:

  • The no.1 reason referral programs fail and how you can avoid falling into that trap.
  • A summary of case studies of the brands who broke the mold and delivered astonishing results from their referral programs.
  • The key success factors to concentrate on to make your program a smashing success.

Hopefully you’ll find inspiration from the advice and examples. If you’d like to discuss these more, please reach out and we can find time to talk you through our research and advice.

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Referral Codebreakers: Unlock the Science of Referrals

Our report provides a deep dive into the mechanisms that drive successful referral marketing. Our extensive research study sheds light on the strategies and practices that lead to real-world success, offering you unparalleled insights into crafting compelling referral experiences including:

  • What percentage of your customers expect a referral program?
  • How frequently should you be marketing your referral program and through which channels?
  • Which channels are most favored by different demographic groups, by industry, generation, and country?

Your thoughts and feedback would be highly valuable. If you have any questions or wish to discuss how these insights can be applied to your strategies, please don't hesitate to reach out.

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Reward Revolution: Our Data-Driven Catalog Revealed

Every generation responds to rewards in different ways so, in addition to exploring trends around the world, we've also examined the difference between Boomers, Gen Z and everyone in between. So, next time you're piecing together the perfect reward proposition, you won't get caught out.

Our detailed research answers questions such as:

  • Which rewards are most likely to engage your customers?
  • Which gift cards would people most like to receive?
  • How many reward choices do customers expect?
  • What value of reward is most likely to get results?

These insights are pivotal for anyone looking to enhance their marketing strategies with effective rewards. If you're interested in learning more or discussing potential collaborations, please feel free to reach out.

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Referral Codebreakers: Best Practice eBook

Whether you're fine-tuning your existing program or wanting to expand your use of referral marketing, Referral Codebreakers will equip you with the knowledge, inspiration, and tools you need to succeed.

In our comprehensive summary you’ll learn:

  • The no.1 reason referral programs fail and how you can avoid falling into that trap.
  • A summary of case studies of the brands who broke the mold and delivered astonishing results from their referral programs.
  • The key success factors to concentrate on to make your program a smashing success.

Hopefully you’ll find inspiration from the advice and examples. If you’d like to discuss these more, please reach out and we can find time to talk you through our research and advice.

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