Facing constant web and API threats, a prominent UK retailer sought to bolster its security posture to safeguard customer information, revenue, and brand credibility.
To address this, they implemented Akamai WAAP, a widely recognised web and API protection platform, which soon became integral to their security infrastructure. However, the system demands continuous expertise and fine-tuning to reach its full potential.
Challenges with implementation
The main hurdle was ensuring platform stayed optimised and in tune with business objectives
Without proper attention, issues like false positives and outdated security policies slowed down progress, causing friction between development and security teams.
Despite these challenges, Akamai remained a crucial part of their security strategy, known for providing robust defences in the industry. The main hurdle was ensuring the platform remained optimised and in tune with business objectives.
Collaboration with RiverSafe
Recognising the need for ongoing optimisation, the retailer partnered with RiverSafe.
This collaboration aimed to maximise the effectiveness of their Akamai investment, allowing for platform management, enhancement, and adaptation without incurring the expenses and risks associated with developing specialised expertise internally.
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