Radware Named as a Strong Performer in Analyst Report for Web Application Firewall Solutions

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Radware (NASDAQ: RDWR) has been recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave: Web Application Firewall Solutions, Q1 2025. The company achieved the highest possible scores in six criteria, including detection models, roadmap, and pricing flexibility.

The report highlighted Radware's AI SOC Xpert tool, which provides incident summaries and mitigation recommendations. The company's Cloud Application Protection Service offers a comprehensive security platform featuring:

• Web Application Firewall (WAF)
• Bot detection and management
• API protection
• Client-side protection
• Application-layer DDoS protection

The solution leverages AI-powered algorithms, behavioral-based detection, and 24/7 managed services to defend against 150+ known attack vectors, including OWASP's Top 10 Web Application Security Risks, API Security Vulnerabilities, and Automated Threats.

MAHWAH, N.J., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Radware^® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, has been named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave: Web Application Firewall Solutions, Q1 2025. Radware was among the 10 top web application firewall (WAF) vendors included in the market overview.

The report noted that Radware had the highest scores possible across six criteria, including detection models, roadmap, and pricing flexibility and transparency. According to the report: “Radware stands out for its investments in AI and automation – the recently released AI SOC Xpert tool summarizes incidents and recommends mitigations in a clear, bulleted narrative.”

“We are honored to be recognized as a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave for Web Application Firewall Solutions,” said Sharon Trachtman, chief marketing officer at Radware. “Radware is leveraging the latest advancements in GenAI to help customers protect their brands and significantly reduce the time, effort, and costs of managing increasingly sophisticated application security incidents. We are committed to pushing the boundaries in delivering state-of-the-art application protection.”

Radware’s WAF is part of the company’s Cloud Application Protection Service, a single platform and unified portal that also includes industry-leading bot detection and management, API protection, client-side protection, and application-layer DDoS protection. Combining end-to-end automation, AI-powered algorithms, behavioral-based detection, and 24/7 managed services, the comprehensive solution defends against 150+ known attack vectors. This includes the OWASP’s Top 10 Web Application Security Risks, Top 10 API Security Vulnerabilities, and Top 21 Automated Threats to Web Applications.

Radware has been recognized by numerous industry analysts for its application and network security solutions. This includes Aite-Novarica Group, Gartner, KuppingerCole, and QKS Group.

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Radware^® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

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FAQ

What recognition did Radware (RDWR) receive in Forrester's Q1 2025 WAF report?

Radware was named a Strong Performer in The Forrester Wave: Web Application Firewall Solutions Q1 2025, scoring highest in six criteria including detection models, roadmap, and pricing flexibility.

What are the key features of Radware's Cloud Application Protection Service?

The service includes WAF, bot detection, API protection, client-side protection, and application-layer DDoS protection, defending against 150+ attack vectors through AI-powered algorithms and 24/7 managed services.

How does Radware's AI SOC Xpert tool enhance security operations?

AI SOC Xpert tool summarizes security incidents and provides mitigation recommendations in a clear, bulleted narrative format, leveraging GenAI advancements.

What security standards does Radware's WAF solution address?

It addresses OWASP's Top 10 Web Application Security Risks, Top 10 API Security Vulnerabilities, and Top 21 Automated Threats to Web Applications.

Which industry analysts have recognized Radware's security solutions?

Radware has been recognized by Forrester, Aite-Novarica Group, Gartner, KuppingerCole, and QKS Group for its application and network security solutions.