In today’s ever-evolving threat landscape, organizations face numerous security challenges that necessitate a shift from traditional web application firewalls (WAFs) to next-generation solutions. This article aims to highlight the failures of traditional WAFs, contrast them with the capabilities of next-gen WAFs, and emphasize the crucial need for API security in the current digital ecosystem.

The second Network and Information Systems Directive (NIS2) will come into effect on 17 October 2024. This is the date by which all EU member states must implement the directive into national law. Not far behind is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), an EU regulation which came into force on 16 January 2023 but is effective 17 January 2025.