- Imperva Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Best for: Regulated teams wanting managed rules, such as banks
Its place here comes from choice: a cloud service, a gateway for older on-premises apps and an elastic option for modern ones, all in one product. The audit logging maps to PCI DSS and GDPR work, which helps if you answer to regulators. Decide which option each app needs, because running gateways in your own data center is a different job from using a cloud service.
From Best Cloud WAAP Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
- Radware Cloud WAF Service
Best for: Teams needing out-of-path WAF without SSL certificate sharing
Kubernetes environment support is listed as a deployment target, which is relevant for teams running containerized workloads. The ability to deploy across on-premises, public cloud, private cloud, multi-cloud, and Kubernetes under a single management console reduces the operational complexity of managing WAF policies across a modern hybrid architecture. The main caveat is that core features are not extensively documented in public-facing materials, so a proof-of-concept engagement with Radware is advisable before making a purchasing decision.
From Best Cloud WAAP Solutions for Business, Fall 2026
